Growth

Yesterday’s Teacher, Tomorrow’s Guide

Through the years, life has a way of teaching lessons that go beyond words on a page. Some truths strike…

1 year ago

The Weight of Your Wins

You might think that your success, or your happiness, would inspire others. After all, humans are naturally social creatures who…

1 year ago

When Fairness Falls Short

It was the middle of summer, the early morning showing no ripples on the lake. I stood at the dock,…

1 year ago

From Roots to Canopy: The Journey of Becoming

I did not write the words you are about to read, but they were too beautiful not to share. Sometimes…

1 year ago

Building Beyond the Big Day

When David called his father over the phone for a loan of $10,000 to cover the remaining cost of his…

1 year ago

More Than Age: The Quiet Shift

The following words were not written by me, but by the legendary French writer Victor Hugo, best known for classics…

1 year ago

Echoes of a Silent Heart

At our core, we’re all remarkably alike. We crave to be heard, to be understood, to be lifted up but…

1 year ago

If I Knew Then What I Know Now…

As I grow older—and hopefully wiser—I find myself reflecting more on my life. With nearly six decades of experiences behind…

2 years ago

From Blame to Freedom: Take Control

Life isn’t as simple as right or wrong, good or bad. Most of it happens in the messy grey areas.…

2 years ago

Thank You For Messing Up

Dating later in life means navigating a minefield of old hurts. To the ones who came before me—You left her…

2 years ago