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,…

4 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…

5 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…

7 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…

8 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…

8 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…

9 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,…

10 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.…

11 months 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,…

11 months 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