Hundreds of struggling families from across the Bay area came together at Metropolitan Ministries to have a hot meal on Christmas Day. ...more

December 26, 2008

Hundreds of struggling families from around the Bay Area came together at Metropolitan Ministries to have a hot meal on this Christmas Day. ...more

December 25, 2008

Woody Allen said: "We all share basic truths, the only difference is our ability to distort them." First, America wasn't exactly the happiest nation in the world during the post Civil War era. While the North may have been exuberant, the South was destroyed and demoralized. The Reconstruction period did little to lessen hatred by those recently conquered and, northern carpet baggers and scalawags did little to help the situation. Unfortunately, an equitable amalgamation of America's blacks presented a difficult task for both sides with problems lasting until the 1960s. Many black leaders say they still exist today. "Freedom and Prosperity" didn't come for a long time after the Civil War. We all know that the Ayn Rand Institute cares very little for religion. Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism rules out religion and anything that requires faith. Reason, purpose and self-esteem are her values for man to lead a successful life. Every man is an end to himself and exists only for his own sake. ...more

December 23, 2007

Hello Lyn: My father has 24/7 care in his home. He has dementia, yet is quite independent. His caregivers cook and otherwise just keep an eye on him as he continues to do his "chores." (In other words, he doesn't require any "hands-on" care.) My question is: What is considered an appropriate gift for these wonderful people? I want them to know how much I appreciate their help. I don't know if it's appropriate to give cash. Can I give different gifts to each person? Do I give gifts to the helpers who work for agencies? Is there a "formula" like one day's pay? ...more

December 7, 2007