We tend to quickly make a beeline for those whose influence can help us, or those we admire. We rarely reach out with gestures of kindness to people who make our lives more comfortable — those that work tirelessly without seeking reward or … [Read more...]
The Golden Years
February 6, 2017 by
I talked to a dear friend whose Mom's passing left his 85 year old Dad with a debilitating void. 65 years of marriage would do that to just about anyone who has lost a soulmate. "He's slowing down", is what he told me with a certain resignation of … [Read more...]
A quote for the day
February 3, 2017 by
Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. —Warren Buffett … [Read more...]
National Signing Day
February 2, 2017 by
I got a rare glimpse into the inside world of high school athletics and how it takes an extended family to turn boys into young men. National Signing Day is a rites of passage for high school football players as they declare their allegiance to … [Read more...]