The AMAZING Rick Loek’s Personal Charter
The AMAZING Rick Loek’s Personal Charter. When one is committed in life one creates a charter or avatar of who they are. This is both for themselves and others.
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Roots Summary Paper
Roots Summary Paper BY RICK LOEK September 20, 2020 Roots – The origins of Ernest Holmes I am a man of few words – that won’t be changing. My commitment to those who are committed and loyal to me is a small part of what drives me. Being there for the common man is the … Read more
Rick Loek – advocate for the underdog
– For one night only – You likely remember these – American Express Traveler’s Cheques, don’t leave home without them. So the story goes. Then imagine you are a family of four traveling across country. You’ve receive cash and you want to be safe. You convert the cash to traveler’s cheques – brilliant move. Further imagine you are … Read more
ADHD – my life, my power
TedxCMU – Stephen Tonti. Hello, I’m Rick, Richard or Ricky. I too have been known as ADHD. ADHD – my life, my power! This guy, Stephen Tonti, is able to articulate how wonderful life is when you have a higher ability to focus, rather hyper-focus, on many things at the same time. However, the other … Read more
The words exist ™
The Words Exist ™ I have said for a year now, “the words exist.” ™ Sounds like an incomplete thought, yes? When you want something in your life – what do you do? Do you wish upon a star? Do you get in action? Do you make a declaration? I know the words exist to … Read more
A quick update on my brother
You may have read my story about finding my brother. I have not said much since then other than my visits to the homeless task force meetings. My brother was able to stay at with my son for about 90 days and then he transitioned into a Transitional Housing Unit (THU). He has been there … Read more
Nothing more fulfilling than love
I had the opportunity to enjoy a dear friend’s 89th birthday. This is her thank you note: It says: There isn’t enough thanks to give you for all you do and the the kindness you show Sylvia and I. My birthday dinner was wonderufl and especially sharing it with Mary, You, Robert + family. If … Read more
Stigma – what would you do
As the last couple of weeks have unfolded I’ve seen many aspects of humanness that I’ve not seen or perhaps simply ignored. Stigma – what a sharp and stinging word! You don’t even know what the stigma is associated with and you already know it hurts. There is meaning being created. Or even worse – … Read more
San Jose Homeless camps – creativity is what we need
A duck walks into a restaurant and asks, “do you serve duck?” When you read that you don’t instantly yell out, “Ducks don’t talk!” When someone speak about homeless people – most seem to say this issue is bad, these people need to go! I say, we, society, need to set aside all that we … Read more
From my very creative daughter, Vida Killz
I found this link today. It is my daughter’s online site. She collaborates and creates music with people from around the planet. http://music.vidakillz.com/album/negative-space-2