I never knew my Grandpa Luke. But I wish I did. Stories shared by my grandmother, family, and friends make me wish for one afternoon walk around the property there on Highway 52 with him. Nevertheless, I'm thankful for the stories, legacy, and hairline he left me. I was, however, fortunate enough to know and... Continue Reading →

"Happy are the poor people!" That just doesn't sound right. It seems to make more sense to say, "Happy are the rich! Happy are the ones with nice cars and pretty houses and a big yard! Happy are the ones with a beautiful wife and well-behaved kids! Happy are the ones who get promotions, bonuses,... Continue Reading →

Are you happy? Like, really happy? Happy with where you are? Happy with what you have? Happy with who you're with? Happy with how your life has turned out? Several years ago I bought a new truck. A big truck with lots of room. It had the shine. The smell. I was so proud as... Continue Reading →

Fractured. Ruptured. Shattered. Broken. Words no one ever wants to hear. And certainly no one wants to experience. These moments are often filled with pain. Discomfort. Aching. Throbbing. Stinging. Even extreme agony. Sometimes these situations are accidental. Maybe intentional. Occasionally self-inflicted. And at times caused by others. Life just has a way of taking its... Continue Reading →

One of the classes I had as a senior in high school was being an office aid. Essentially my job was to deliver written messages and student absentee reports to teachers throughout the building each morning. And it was great! Every morning I would deliver the 'mail' to all of the classrooms throughout the school,... Continue Reading →

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a moment? Not sure where to turn. You weigh every option and consider every conceivable possibility. If you go left or right, forward or back, you can think of a million scenarios, both good and bad, for why you should or shouldn't choose that path. Some have aptly... Continue Reading →

Have you ever been in a place where you simply just didn’t know what to do? Good problems like having two job offers. Or a decision between two homes. Difficult problems like being wrongfully accused. Betrayed. Or given a life-altering report. Life seems to be pulling you in a million different directions! The context of... Continue Reading →

I hate long distance running! I really struggle with seeing the point. I know, I know. It's good for one's physical and mental health. It burns calories and releases endorphins (or something like that). Scientifically, I get it. But experientially, it's just never been for me. Short sprints; I can do that. Getting my heart... Continue Reading →

I recently heard a guy tell about his cliff jumping adventures from when he was in high school. As the story unfolded the anticipation of what would happen next continued to draw me in. He had peaked my interest in such a way that I wanted to relive the moment with him! I could feel... Continue Reading →

My golf game is atrocious! It's so aggravating and sometimes demoralizing because I'm a former athlete. Key word 'former.' I played sports that required the skill to hit, catch, and throw moving objects in mid-stride, mid-air, or mid-contact. And now, here, this little white ball is placed on a tee. Not moving. Not affected by any... Continue Reading →