by Artie Isaac | Apr 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Grasping for gains he already grips,Striving for stakes he has won,Dad hones his steel shank on his own son’s small slips.Grasping for gains? He already gripsA fear of benign — yet he holds all the chips.Will he ever soften what he thinks is such fun,Grasping...
by Artie Isaac | Apr 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Will we ever rescind our bald admirationFor heroes who tread on our toes,While waltzing with civility’s perdition? We become those to whom we pay adoration,Swallowing their crimes as their power grows. Will we ever rescind our bald admiration? A scoundrel...
by Artie Isaac | Mar 2, 2021 | Living an engaged life, On Creativity, Poetry, Uncategorized
Yesterday, I presented an essay to so many long-time friends at The History Club, Columbus, Ohio. Here is the essay, in print and video. First, the printed version: Delegation Nation – A Call For Citizen Poets Now, the video: Links to:...
by Artie Isaac | Feb 4, 2021 | Living an engaged life, On Creativity, Poetry
Last week, Connie invited me to speak to her Club on March 1st, filling in for the originally scheduled speaker. (Thank you, Connie.) I offered several topics that are ready on the shelf — and one that might be fun, from scratch. Connie chose the unwritten essay,...
by Artie Isaac | Jan 21, 2021 | Coaching Topics, Leading Peer Groups, Living an engaged life, On Ethics, Unsolicited Suggestions
Years ago, a teacher of mine, Ed Burghard — the very first time we met — told me about his Handshake Document. “When I shake your hand,” Ed said, “I automatically make these promises.” He handed me a sheet of paper. The paper described...
