Jun 175 minCome on CharlieBy Ken Giglio, guest author Every time I leave Florida and my 96-year-old father, like I did two weeks ago, I wonder how many more days...
Jun 86 minLearning Differently or, "The Candyman Can"Once upon a time, I gave birth to a perfect little girl, with big blue eyes and a wide smile. She exuded peace and serenity. A friend of...
May 284 minRemembering on Memorial DayOn Memorial Day, we honor our nation’s fallen. I would like to write about those who gave their lives defending our country. However, I...
May 205 minWhat is Your Purpose?What brings meaning to your life? I am not asking because I have the right answer. I am asking because I want you to have an answer, an...
May 43 minHey Hollywood – Scars Don’t Make You EvilAt the end of a weary work week, I sprawled on the couch ready to watch a movie. I wanted to be entertained by someone else’s problems...
Apr 186 minOn Giving & Receiving Criticism, or, What Dylan SaidI don’t handle criticism well. My gut reaction is usually a torrent of justification, a quick defensive shield. My throat gets hot and my...
Apr 55 minGreat ExpectationsGuest blog by Dorothy Brush Henry My family never loved out loud. No one ever sent me off to school, or ended a phone conversation, or...
Mar 167 minLooking Back, Finding MeaningI didn’t plan to visit my old house. Odd circumstances brought me there. Our friend’s mother died, and her funeral took us surprisingly...
Mar 25 minWho Cares?Guest Blog by Patrick Lombardi “Who cares?” my mom says. It’s her go-to response whenever someone criticizes her baked ziti or grumbles...
Feb 165 minMy Brother, the Whale, and the DuckMy brother Marc and I were born exactly four years and 51 weeks apart. It was just my birthday, and on February 19th, it would be his. As...