Rewards and Recognition for What Matters Most As I sat in my son’s end-of-year school awards ceremony, I was impressed by the accomplishments of his peers. Whether earning straight...
Ways to free yourself from destructive guilt and shame. Guilt and shame are emotions that can be difficult to deal with, regardless of gender. However, it is often the...
No Greater Love Saving Private Ryan is a film by Steven Speilberg depicting how WWII Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks) takes his men behind enemy lines searching for Private...
Washed Away Florida is well known for its long and varied stretches of beaches. Its coastline is so vast that it’s like driving from Miami, Florida, to Fort Worth,...
Before marrying, my wife and I discussed expectations. This exercise was very healthy as we all bring a distinctive worldview into any relationship. We talked about how we grew...
A couple of years ago, our family decided to get a dog. We looked at various options but eventually opted to adopt from the local animal shelter. After weeks...
A couple of months ago, my parents decided they were selling their home in Florida and moving closer to my sister in Georgia. In a matter of weeks, they...
Over the past couple of years, I have a sporadically reoccurring dream that never made sense. The situations are never quite the same, but the emotions I feel are....
After submitting my initial plans for a backyard pergola, the city denied the request for a permit based on a few requirements. The most critical element to receiving a...
“What happened to your hand?” I asked my friend after seeing his bandaged hand. “Well, it turns out that I contracted MRSA at my local gym.” “How did that...