For 2021, accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in your journey.   We are headed into the third year of uncertainty, 2022. Of course, sometimes we get out of our heads long enough to focus on the present, accept it and make the best of it. It is not often […]

Marine Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz’s Final Homecoming   On Wednesday, September 8, 2021, I stood in support and respect of the family of the young Marine Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz. It was solemn. I was in awe of our humanity. It reminded me of what we are all capable of doing.   In my lifetime, […]

The tongue is the deadliest weapon. It is quick, sharp like a sword; it is fire and full of poison.   I am sure you heard the expression, “Everyone is entitled to their opinion.” Perhaps you have even said it to yourself, maybe to head off an argument or bring one to a close.   […]

Doggonit! An army of weeds has taken over the yard. You better call a weed guy. This is how most people assess a backyard overrun with dandelions but not children. They see a thousand wishes, thousands of flowers to give to mom.   It is true. A backyard flushed with dandelions can inspire an hour […]

It is March again, which means we have spent twelve full months with life entirely upside down. People we loved and cared about that were here a year ago may not be today. The current state of affairs put the world on pause, but this pause allowed me to reflect on troubling matters. A time […]

I had written something that resonated with a lot of you. If people are too hurt, too busy or just too damn stupid to see you are the blessing they have been asking for, then fall back. I know my worth. I deserve happiness. I deserve respect, and I deserve love. I have everything I […]

Let’s be honest, 2020 rolled in as a kick in the ass, and nothing has calmed. This year will go down in history as one where we have lost, won, failed, cried, laughed, and loved. If we are lucky enough to be here still, we did not fold.   As 2020 winds down, I know […]

When you squeeze the toothpaste out of the tube, you cannot put it back in. The same can be said about the words that come out of our mouths. Once they come out, they cannot be put back in.   Words are powerful in both positive and negative ways. To build a culture of kindness, […]