On Loss, and Compassion
My uncle was 37 when he lost his legs. The sight of him hobbling across the asphalt driveway and into our house, his salt-and-pepper hair...
Elevating People Skills
Despite its advantages, social media often screams with self-absorbed postings, and hyperreactions well outside the bounds of personal...
How Luck Shaped My Life
It had been quite some time since I carefully read the Declaration of Independence, so I recently decided to do so. Like life itself,...
When Beliefs Change: Lessons from Alaska and a Littered Ravine
Let me tell you a story. A few years ago, five of us, including my sons, Nick and Joe, were hitchhiking around Alaska. We wanted...
A Thanksgiving State of Mind
It’s a busy week. Aren’t they all? For me, it’s time to step back. I find that if I don’t take the time to reflect on my desired state of...
Immaturity Markers: Regulating Unhelpful Behaviors
No matter what your age, gender, race, wealth status, or level of accomplishment, one important feature of growing up is this...