My Stories

  • NYE ‘25

    Who are you going to be in this new year?  I don’t know if anyone has ever told you – You are under no obligation to be the same person you were yesterday. The only constant in life is change – which also goes for us humans. I celebrate people who are bold and brave Read more

  • Childhood Echoes

    Dear Brother, I’ll never forget the day we met. It was third-grade recess, and a few kids had decided I was an easy target — shy, insecure, heavier then the rest – with a speech impediment to boot. You saw what was happening and shut it down in a heartbeat. Whatever you said, or did Read more

  • Please Chef…

    I found myself parousing the internet yesterday when I stumbled across a review on Olive Garden by a teenager. This kid was over the moon, and thrilled by the entire experience. It brought me back to my childhood, and what a treat it was to eat there, or other similar restaurants.  Unfortunately, a chef took Read more

  • The Party

    They placed monetary success over physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Then wondered why they were poor after obtaining material success. The government had power over their inner peace, and they became divided slaves. The sports team lost, so the whole week was ruined. They didn’t love themselves, and wondered why they couldn’t attract a healthy Read more

  • Seagull shenanigans

    Hello, it’s been a minute. Hope you are well.  I rose from my hibernation this morning to the pleasant sound of the ocean sweeping the beach. When I opened my eyes though, there was a seagull eating my jar of peanut butter and crackers. (When I travel I always keep snacks, there’s nothing worse then Read more

  • Greetings from Coeur d’Alene

    Dear friend, I hope you are well. I woke up in Coeur d’Alene Idaho last week. The scenery is absolutely stunning, what’s even better though is the grocery stores. My favorite market to go to is called “Pilgrims Market”. They have a garden outside where they grow the most beautiful produce. I purchased a spring Read more