My dad collected bald eagles. Not real ones, of course, but the statues. When he passed away three years ago, I chose to keep a crystal eagle from his collection. Its wings are outstretched as it sits atop an object—perhaps just landing or prep ... read more
Cookies. Who doesn’t love a good cookie? What’s your favorite kind? A couple of months ago I had a discussion with my friend, Kelly. He was telling me about how he is trying to grow and be a better person. In an example of what h ... read more
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Pos ... read more
Though I told myself ahead time that I would try not to cry, I still came prepared for what I knew in my heart would come. Tears. Gobs of them. They simply leaked out of my eyes as I watched my daughter, Briella, walk down the aisle on her high schoo ... read more
What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you pick apart the person looking back at you? Do you focus on the things that society might frown upon and compare yourself to others? I wonder, does any of the negative self-talk stem from your ... read more