It’s Never Over

It’s Never Over

Remember hurricane Harvey?  No, not Harvey Weinstein.  I’m not even going to begin to expound upon everything that goes with that (not at this time anyhow).  I’m speaking of the horrific natural disaster that deluged Houston and surrounding areas earlier...
What Caused Las Vegas

What Caused Las Vegas

Horrific tragedy, loss of life, terror, and fear.  That is what happened in Las Vegas for sure.  A city was traumatized.  A nation mourned.  Everyone took notice. Why did Stephen Paddock do it?  Did Stephen Paddock do it?  If not him then who?  Regardless of who why? ...
What Robs Your Joy?

What Robs Your Joy?

I have been to mountain top…for a bit.  I have dwelled in the valley…the darkest of valleys.  In both places I have found joy.  Being surrounded by loved ones as I watched my bride walk down the aisle for our blessed wedding day I could have exploded....
It Could Happen…

It Could Happen…

Years ago for a quick minute, ESPN had a commercial campaign entitled, “It could happen, so you’d better watch.”  They would show great, unsuspected moments in sports where if you weren’t watching, you wouldn’t have seen something...
Why Am I Crying?

Why Am I Crying?

The event is called unWined.  It is a fundraiser for the pediatric oncology hematology (cancer) division of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.  I was blessed at speaking at the first one 6 years ago and again last year.  To date, they have raised just under 1...
One Thing

One Thing

What can you count on?  Really?  What is stable for you?  What is it that will be there for you forever, never failing, always consistent?  What do you value?  What is it that takes up the bulk of your time/attention/focus?  Where do you turn when things don’t...