Louis R. Avallone

1 month ago | theforumnews.com | Louis R. Avallone

There’s none so blind as those who will not listen*It’s often been said, “Never confuse education with intelligence.” That’s because knowing what something means and how it works are two different things. For example, you can’t teach common sense — or the practical application of an idea — from within a classroom. You just can’t. Seems like you should be able to, but it doesn’t work that way.

Feb 5, 2025 | theforumnews.com | Louis R. Avallone

Leadership means doing what’s right, even when it’s unpopular Some say leadership — real leadership, not the kind that panders to the latest opinion poll — is the kind that stands firm in the face of overwhelming criticism. It means doing what’s right, even when it’s unpopular. Take the parent who is limiting screen time or enforcing curfews to instill discipline and protect their children. Or the teacher holding students accountable for their actions, even when it means upset parents.

Jan 5, 2025 | theforumnews.com | Louis R. Avallone

By doing nothing, we risk losing everythingWe begin this New Year with a stark truth: Evil has always existed. From the fall of man in the Garden of Eden to the atrocities of our modern age, the battle between good and evil is a constant in human history. Even so, we are not called to despair in the face of this reality. No, we are called to confront it, to shine a light into the darkness and to act decisively.

Nov 26, 2024 | theforumnews.com | Louis R. Avallone

Despite our many differences, we all crave meaning and purposeWhat is Christmas really all about? In December 1965, nearly 15 million viewers, or one-half of the television viewing audience, tuned in to watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” It has become the longest-running cartoon special in history, but it was almost canceled before it was ever aired. You see, the CBS network executives were less than impressed.

Oct 15, 2024 | theforumnews.com | Louis R. Avallone

None of us can afford to sit on the sidelines; there is more at stake than politicsIt’s absolutely astonishing — and not in a good way — how easily we get distracted by the superficial while ignoring what truly matters. There’s an old saying: “Tell me to what you pay attention, and I will tell you who you are.” So, who are we as a people? We are a country that will spend an entire Saturday watching college football. We pack stadiums for NFL games on Sundays and tailgate for hours.