Although “the slap heard round the world” pales in comparison to “the shot heard round the world” (1775), it made a big enough sound (or splash in the news cycle), that it may be worth taking a moment for reflection.

I’m referring, of course, to Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock at this year’s Oscars’ ceremony when...

If you ever beat yourself up with condemnation, join the club. Here are a few thoughts to help guide us when we want to change our “I’m a worm” mentality… 

I could be wrong, but it seems like Americans are getting along a little better these days. Of course, if we’ve been at a minus ten on a scale of civility and respect, even a minus five is progress. So, let’s be optimistic and say we’re at a minus three. But, still, that’s progress.

What has inspired Americans to tone down the infighting, bickering, and hostilities? A common...