Every once in awhile I open this old book I have – copyright 1937 – called The Works of Thoreau. I’ve been slowly working my way through Henry’s journals. Throughout his intimate musings, I find a man smitten with nature, often caught up in spiritual reflection, and extremely opinionated about certain...
They say that no matter what happens, there's always a silver lining. I certainly try my hardest to find that shiny side, though I have to admit it's not always easy. Today I'm doing...
Attitude. Overcoming obstacles. Responding to the call – whatever that may be for you. That's what I'm talking about! Check out this solder's story. Currahee was his call – he stands alone yet not…
I'm not usually the nostalgic type, but I was challenged last night by friends to recall a time when I felt unadulterated joy as a kid. Those times for me would definitely include adventures in...
We used to call them “stretch goals” when I worked for a large corporation. We’d set goals that pushed the envelope a little bit further, goals that would to be seem be just out of our reach. ...
Every year I exchange a blank journal with one of my closest friends. Not because we plan to share our mind meanderings with each other or with anyone else for that matter. But because we have...
Back in the Fall of 2006 I published a post about hope and faith in this generation. Wistfully, I wrote, “I hope this generation will realize their abilities and talents, realize they can make a...
Those who know me well, know that I’m the oldest of 4 kids. They have also heard me talk about my sister, Gina. Well, I’m ecstatic because she is finally reaching a goal that...