I live in the South, so this is a special time of year for us: pre-football season. This, really, is the part I enjoy the most. There’s a sense of anticipation and hope in the air. Once the first team kicks off in a couple of weeks, that anticipation changes to relief or misery, usually…
War, conflict, natural disasters, heart-breaking loss. It seems like the world is falling apart all around me. Or, is it? In a sense, it is. I like to keep up with the news and what I see reported are the events I just mentioned. In some cases, heart-warming stories are reported, but for the…
“There are 2 gifts a parent can give a child: the first is roots, and the other is wings” Last time, I talked about how the roots part of this quote. Now, I want to talk about the wings. One of the reasons this topic is so special to me is the way…
“There are 2 gifts a parent can give a child: the first is roots, and the other is wings” I’ve always liked that idea and feel strongly about this having received both growing up. I think that each of these gifts are important and are one of the best investments parents can make in…
I went to a memorial service recently for a woman who had some physical disabilities. One of her brothers spoke so eloquently about her toughness and fighting spirit, but also used the word “broken” to describe her. He used this word respectfully and in a way that made me admire and not pity her. He…
I was part of a get-together recently where one of the members was leaving our group. He has been part of this group for decades, and has decided to step away because he isn’t in the best of health. We only see each other a few times each year, but there was something so poignant…
I am sitting in an airport gate area and happened to look at those around me. There are 2 gentlemen across from me wearing polos and shorts. From their attire and conversation, I assume they are going on a guys’ golfing trip. Beside me, there is a young girl talking on the phone. She is…