Learning

Making Peace with Yesterday

Here is the quiet truth about regret. It does not knock politely. It barges in unannounced, usually late at night,…

5 months ago

The Quiet Happiness We Keep Missing

If life were a baseball game, most of us would be hitting nothing but curveballs. Some days it feels like…

7 months ago

The Forgotten Teachers

Today, information is everywhere. With the internet in our pocket, we can search for anything within seconds. Social media is…

9 months ago

The Silent Teachers: Parents in Daily Life

Children do not grow up only by listening to what we tell them. They grow by absorbing what they see…

10 months ago

Learning To Play Guitar: Buzzing Chords in the Tropics

Music has always been part of my life. I grew up pounding out hymns and cheesy traditional pop tunes on…

10 months ago

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…

10 months 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,…

11 months ago

From My Mistakes, Your Wisdom

To my children, I’ve done my best to raise you with the heart and hands I had at the time.…

1 year ago

Learning To Roar Only When It Matters

Not long ago, I found myself in a conversation that wasn’t really a conversation at all. You know the kind,…

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…

1 year ago