The images of the destruction by the earthquake in Turkey are painful to watch.  The 60 Minutes story on the war in Ukraine tugs at the heart strings. The personal struggles of my sister as she battles cancer, and the side effects of chemo feel … [Read more...]

Life is not a bed of roses, and we all have a cross to bear. The perceived perfect life of people we meet — and the people we know — is less than perfect.  I see loved ones fight disease, I see the mental health challenges in people I know, … [Read more...]

We can’t be happy all the time. We have to embrace how we feel — sadness, disappointment, exhilaration and unbridled joy.   It is this breath and scope of emotions that define who we are as individuals. Our lives run the gamut of lows and … [Read more...]

If something is of critical importance, practice with purpose. Judi always pushed me to prepare, practice and then practice some more.   It certainly helps to be open to critical evaluation, and meaningful feedback.  Once we get our … [Read more...]