It’s human nature to hold on to 'the baggage' that we accumulate from the 'let downs' in our personal interactions with the people who matter in our lives. Conflict over broken trust, money matters, and personal and professional indiscretions destroy … [Read more...]
The Rites of Passage
My Mom and Dad passed away more than a few years ago, leaving a void in my life that I struggle with every day. I now watch with empathetic sensitivity, as I see loved ones deal with the trial and tribulations of their parents get older, battling … [Read more...]
Second Chances
I have built my life on second chances — at work, at home, and my life in general. As a result, I am a better professional, a better father, a better husband, and certainly a better human being. We develop expectations of those we love and trust, … [Read more...]
Celebrating a Life Well Lived
October 18th would have been Dad's 85th birthday. Sadly, he passed away eight years ago leaving a vacuum in my life that I know I will never fill. I find it difficult to write about my father without being overwhelmed with emotion, but his is a … [Read more...]