Tom Reilly

The mind is made up by what it feeds upon. (William James) Oh, to have grown up with eloquence and thought. To lament the passing of voices that spoke so passionately of hope and dreams and struggle and triumph. So deep and inspiring their messages…

Competing with myself … If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; For always there will be greater or lesser persons than yourself. This passage from Max Ehrman’s poem has always fascinated me because it speaks to my competitive spirit. If…