What really pushes your buttons and steams you up? Getting stuck in traffic that’s barely crawling. Or just being at the mercy of a driver you’re calling a/an _______ because they _______. Having your best efforts to get ahead in your career fail, even though what you’re trying makes perfect Read more…
Spring is such a beautiful time of year! A new generation of wildlife emerges to find its place in the circle of life. The world around us grows greener and more lush by the day. Flowers burst forth from the ground and bushes and trees. If you’re anything like me, Read more…
Whether it’s YouTube, TikTok, another social media video site, or a combination, there’s a VERY good chance your teen enjoys watching socially posted videos. And if you’re willing to approach it the right way, this can pose a delightful opportunity for you to connect and build your relationship with them. Read more…
(Intro: As I’m working on the process of revamping my website, I’m beginning a new blog series: Simple Ways to Connect with Your Teen. Some, and likely – many, of the suggestions in this series will be just as doable and helpful with younger kids. But my driving focus of Read more…
Sometimes life seems to get all tangled up in a mess. And when you really look at the knot of troubles, you may feel the anxious stab of discouragement telling you it’s hopeless: “The knot is just too tangled! This mess is way too big!” I certainly have felt this Read more…
These poignant words from a great 20th century philosopher have never been more true: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while… You could miss it!” – Ferris Bueller, 1986 Our lives are made up of an ongoing series of moments. How many Read more…
“So, I’ve been hearing this phrase y’all got over here [in England] that I ain’t too crazy about. ‘It’s the hope that kills you.’ Y’all know that? I disagree, you know? I think it’s the lack of hope that comes and gets you. See, I believe in hope. I believe Read more…
Never in my years do I recall seeing and hearing such a widespread and overwhelming display of fireworks as we experienced around the globe on New Year’s Eve this year! Beginning a new year usually brings to mind a fresh start. But this year, it meant even more. Last year Read more…
I had lunch with a longtime friend of mine this week. For the last few months, we have made a commitment to getting together once a month for lunch, because even though we live just around the corner from one another, our lives just don’t naturally intersect like they use Read more…
Let’s face it. 2020 has been a WILD ride. And it ain’t over yet! Covid-19. Job loss. Social distancing. Economic hardship. Masking up. Harsh racial realities. Political strife. Layers and layers of social tension. Layers and layers and layers and layers. And with all of this tension, stress, and strife, Read more…