i write about living life well… a legacy is something we live, not leave.
In the mornings I like to make coffee (this is after the Belgimonster goes potty) and sit outside by the pool. I love mornings and always have. The birds are singing, and the light and coolness of mornings bring to mind all the best memories of life, even childhood, as we awaken with hope for…
On the morn of hurricane Ian’s trek across Florida, I overheard a local man this morning say, “I’ve been up praying all night and God has moved that hurricane further to the East. That’s my God!” While I do not decry this man’s faith or prayers, my immediate thought was, “Well, I guess the folks…
My son, Jacob, is a creative, genuine, and expressive kid. He’s a man grown at 20, but when he was little, he had some major fears. First, was the fear of bugs, any bug, any creepy crawly thing, he was horrified of it. Second, was the fear of vaccinations. Outside of those two things, he…
I know a Murderer. A few actually and will write about that in a few days. But did you know that when we speak a certain way, we are in a sense, murdering other people?
In 2007, I weighed 270 pounds. At 6’1′, that was not good weight. It was natural to be that large being I spent the majority of my time with young adults eating their food without their metabolism. It was the nature of the work, I guess. Without getting into the weeds of my point, when…
It is natural to find fault with things. It can be very frustrating for responsible people to witness irresponsible actions and attitudes. If we’re not careful, we can become cynical and bitter about the world and life in general. Then, we tend to not like people. This is a tragedy. This article could end up…
Trying on clothes is something I literally hate doing. I won’t remove my shoes all day just because I like being ready at all times. This is part of my completeness that is tied directly to my peace of mind… and yes, I know that is not normal. So, let it go… When I find…
I am a shy and insecure person at heart. Most people who know of me would deny that assertion, but it is true. Being a melancholy temperament puts me at a disadvantage for success, being noticed, and making necessary connections in life. So, several of my mentors taught me to find ways to express myself…
Grace. The name of our second daughter. She is a certified genius. Because of her older sister, Grace didn’t get the chance to walk or talk until she was at least eighteen months old. For the most part, even now, Grace is a quiet, creative, and amazing person with a heart bigger than the cosmos….
I love to play billiards. It is one of my greatest passions. Last week, I played in my first competitive series in twenty years and in my first match in thirteen. I have only played four games in eleven years. But prior to that… In 1990 one of my mentors introduced me to the game…