You’re Not a Bad Person…and Neither are They.

You’re Not a Bad Person…and Neither are They.

It’s probably not in the forefront of your mind.  You don’t walk around thinking that you’re a terrible person.  It’s in those quiet moments when you let yourself (and others) down.  You can’t believe that you did it again.  Why do you do...
Now is The Time

Now is The Time

When is it time?  How long do you wait?  When is it too late?  Doesn’t it stink when you look back and think, “I really wish I should have…”?  Yes, it’s the week before/of Christmas.  Yes, the year is coming to an end.  Yes, we are all so...
A Great Gift

A Great Gift

It’s Christmas.  What are you getting your loved ones?  How much are you spending?  What is the gift you are most excited to give?  What gift are you sure is going to get the reaction you are looking for?  Have you even started shopping?  Are you already done? ...
Challenging Myself

Challenging Myself

I learned how to golf when I was 12.  I started playing volleyball at the age of 14.  I didn’t learn how to play tennis until high school.  Those are the last things (activities) that I have learned how to do.  Nothing new or challenging since then.  That is,...
Memories of Leaves and Good Times

Memories of Leaves and Good Times

I was raking/blowing/mulching/mowing the leaves.  My mind wandered back to a few years ago.  Bella and Trey played for hours in the leaves.  Norman Rockwell never captured such a quintessential American moment.   Trey loved the Thanksgiving Day parades.  He would sit...
From Tragedy to Triumph

From Tragedy to Triumph

It’s happened to you….most likely.  You ended up on the wrong side of a terrible situation.  This can take place in many ways but I’d like to focus on one in specific today.  Betrayal. It’s no secret in these here parts that my brother is no...