My Journey
Hearing
I went to the hearing specialist with my Dad last week. My dad woke up from a nap a few weeks ago and the hearing in his one good ear was gone. My family is exploring all options to help him regain his hearing. I enjoy waking up in the early hours of the morning…
Read MoreBold & Powerful
These two words are sometimes connected to people in high positions of government. When leaders get to the highest level of leadership in a given field, they sometimes forget the journey that got them where they are. It’s helpful to often reflect on the journey because it gives me perspective on where I am today. …
Read MoreStunning News!
I have heard news that seemed unbelievable. I’ve heard news that simply stunned me. I heard news that was worth celebrating for sure. I’ve also heard news that I wasn’t sure what to do with it. I remember where I was and what I was doing when I’ve heard some stunning news. I remember where…
Read MoreRisk
This word implies the possibility of loss or injury. I’ve taken my share of risks during my life. Some of them I’m embarrassed about and others I’m grateful for. I would not be the man I am today without some level of risk. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned to calculate my risks a bit.…
Read MoreThe End of The Beginning
I don’t always like the ending. I also don’t always like new beginnings. I like what I’m used to in most cases. In my life, I’ve had a few endings that were painful. Some endings just meant that I had some adjustments to make. Other endings were harder to work through because they felt so…
Read MoreTeachable Moment
As my children were growing up, there were many teachable moments along the way. If I wasn’t careful, I could miss them. I’m sure that I did miss some for sure. I believe most parenting is done “along the way” of life. There were teachable moments when a friend was sick. There were teachable moments…
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