Memorial Day Tribute: When Heroes Fall, Their Wisdom Rises

I learned in the Marines to run toward the sound of chaos. If the Marine to the right or left of us dies, we have to pick up their rifle and keep going.  But what of the fallen – the men and women who’ve sacrificed their lives for the greatness of our nation?   They are our … Learn More

Be a Better Gift Receiver

I’m a last minute holiday shopper. In fact, I’m still waiting on some packages to come in from Amazon … fingers crossed. It’s not that I don’t like giving gifts – quite the contrary! It just takes time to get the perfect gift, which is why I feel I’m always a little behind. And when I can’t find … Learn More

Gratitude: It’s a Feeling and a Practice

Gratitude: It’s a Feeling and a Practice

My brother’s birthday is tomorrow. November 22. He died nearly 20 years ago from suicide. Even after all this time, Thanksgivings spent at my parents’ are still hard. We don’t talk about his absence. Yet, when we greet each other with a hug and give that extra squeeze, we all know that’s code for “I … Learn More