The Lucky Lure

When I was young, But older than one, My father said, “Let’s go together And leave your sister and mother” The lure was selected with great thought The lure I chose was the one I bought I caught the bass With just one cast The bass fought hard He was just the right card To […]

Unforgettable Touchdown

  By Barron Greenwalt, 1992   It was the last minutes if the game. Waiting, I breathed the heavy air filled with the sweaty odor of my fellow players. It seemed to be a reminder of the weighted burden of my purpose, hold the other teams back, finally, the quarterback called the snap count, “…., […]

Courage Is First Among Equals for Great Leadership

Courage Is First Among Equals for Great Leadership Ten Values to Assist One in Becoming a Better Leader Barron Greenwalt Apr 22, 2014 The way you lead is an expression of who you are. Great leadership comes to those who make it their great pursuit throughout life. Great leadership begins with being accountable, speaking the […]

MRSA and Antibiotic Resistance Prevention Tips from a Nurse and Ex-Football Player’s Point of View

MRSA and Antibiotic Resistance Prevention Tips from a Nurse and Ex-Football Player’s Point of View Communication and Education Are Important Methods of Preventing MRSA Infection MRSA is the medical acronym for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. Methicillin was the antibiotic once used in the treatment of bacterial infections and is a derivative of penicillin. Staphylococcus Aureus is a bacterium frequently […]

Occupational Therapy Offers Benefits for Difficult Situations to All Ages

Occupational Therapy Offers Benefits for Difficult Situations to All Ages Barron Greenwalt Apr 10, 2014 An Occupational Therapist helps patients develop skills needed for everyday living. Without it, everyday tasks may seem impossible for some. The overall goal is to help people accomplish these tasks so that they can lead fulfilled, independent lives. People often […]

Parenting Guide for the Teenage Years: Setting Boundaries Will Provide a Sense of Safety and Fairness

  Barron Greenwalt Mar 27, 2014 Parenting a teen is not easy. Guidance and structure are important during this trying time of growing independence. Patterns that we set for our children will likely be used for their kids and, possibly, the generations after that. Parent-Teen Frustration Quite simply, if you do not enforce the rules you […]

Good Bosses Exhibit Leadership Qualities through Their Behavior and Attitude

Good Bosses Exhibit Leadership Qualities through Their Behavior and Attitude Good Boss Qualities Influence Overall Job Productivity Barron Greenwalt Mar 2, 2014 Being a good boss and effective leadership is inseparable. It has been my observation that leadership qualities are evident in behavior, attitude and the ability to communicate well. Furthermore, obtaining a position of […]

Enhance Your Image as a Professional: Five Tips from a Health and Safety Manager’s Point of View

Barron Greenwalt Feb 20, 2014 My profession prevents unnecessary deaths and injuries to workers. I attempt to instill the idea that we all have a duty to promote a safe workplace. Having certain inherent skills and abilities allow me to fulfill the many roles associated with being a Health & Safety Manager. Below are five […]

The Echo of Loneliness

Some have dreams and goals to chase, But do they ever reach that place? They wonder, can they hold the line? Will they end with grace, or just decline? Existing, not achieving, Lost within, with no path to see, Frustration mounts, and expectations flee. Children are distant, loved ones far, No one close, beneath this […]

Expendable Occupation

  You feel that your occupation is a worthy cause, that you add a subjective and tangible value So you work your life to add quality to and embellish another’s You feel that what you do makes a difference You think that you matter to people but then realize you made an error in judgment […]