Just got off the phone with an old buddy — a dear friend, travel companion, and a mentor of sorts. Our conversations are a mixed bag of emotions. Unabashed, inconsequential, laughter as we reminisce about the good old days. A certain sadness as he … [Read more...]
Life’s Curve Balls
Why does life have to throw us a curve ball for us to realize what’s important, and to create perspective? We are often consumed by the wrong things – jobs, money, deadlines, and quotas. Then BAM -- just like that, our world turns and everything … [Read more...]
Innocence Lost
When we traumatize and kill the innocence of a child, we crush their spirit forever. Think about that when you tuck your children in bed tonight. And say a quiet prayer for those children, who have been sacrificed at the altar of political power. … [Read more...]
Our Dads
I couldn’t help but think about my Dad this morning. I spent a few quiet minutes talking to his photograph this Fathers Day. How I wish, I could snatch him from the heavens to hear his voice, and hug him one more time. I hurt for a young woman who … [Read more...]