The World Changes but so do We
The World Changes but so do We I occasionally look around and wonder when the world went crazy. Things just aren’t the way they used to be. Today, people don’t talk to each other.… Read More
Tagged: life & family
The Last Time
I recently visited my son. They have two little ones – my grand babies. It is such a joy to be with them. It reminds me of a time when my own kids were… Read More
We do it to ourselves
I recently underwent surgery for knee replacement. The “original” was in bad shape. After five weeks all was going well. Then…I over did it and damaged a tendon. Back under the knife and facing… Read More
The page turns and another year is gone
The year turns the way a page does. One moment it’s December, cluttered with the remains of the past year and without really having gotten used to writing “2025.” And next it’s January, spare… Read More
Thanksgiving, in All Its Imperfect Glory
Thanksgiving has a way of sneaking up on you—not just on the calendar, but in the deeper corners of life, where change collects quietly until you realize the old norms don’t quite fit anymore.… Read More
Reality vs. Expectations—and When It Surprises You
Life often teaches us, sometimes with a heavy hand, that reality rarely aligns with our expectations. We plan vacations that fall flat, careers that veer off course, and relationships that don’t match the stories… Read More
Don’t Be Afraid of the “Softer Sand”
I recently penned a piece entitled, “Don’t Be Afraid of the Soft Sand.” In that scenario, the “soft sand” represented the challenges we face in life—the resistance, the hard miles, the grit required to… Read More
Don’t be Afraid of the Soft Sand
I recently finished a book about a soldier’s military experience. One vignette told of the challenges of an elite school. One tough test was making long runs through difficult terrain. In the sand, you… Read More
Policy is always Personal
There are few things that are as difficult for a parent than to have a conversation with their child and hear hurt and fear in their voice. This happened to me this week and… Read More
Further Reflections on Veteran’s Day
We recently “celebrated” Veteran’s Day. Yet, I wonder if our society today truly understand the meaning of military commitment and the men and women who have served our country under the Stars and Stripes.… Read More
