Graduating, cleaning up, and moving on is a part of life. This poem centers on ideas I have recently experienced about moving out of one chapter of life and into…

Do You Notice Yourself Laughing Around These Type of People?
Watching movies at home is cheaper and more convenient than going to the movie theatre. As much as I like staying home and reveling in a bargain, there is something…

Want Great Coaching? Seek Out These People
Whether it’s sports or career, I like to reflect on people that display an uncanny ability to be great coaches. Wow, these people really grab and captivate my attention. Typically,…

If You Really Want Change, Use The Franklin Effect
Have you ever begun a new relationship with someone and you just didn’t get off to the best start? For some reason, you don’t seem to hit it off. Sometimes,…

3 Tricks I Learned About Small Talk from Volleyball
Small talk is an area where many people struggle, or at least, do not enjoy it. People tend to throw statements about the weather or sports out there to see…

The Perilous Path of Fallen Trees
I marvel at trees and their ability to grow and adapt to changing conditions. The more they have twisted, the better the stories they tell. I thought it most fitting…

Inflammation Fighting Kombucha
As my body ages, my goal to keep active and moving grows increasingly more challenging. I fatigue more easily. Even though I feel like I have more muscle mass, I…

Take Advantage of New Year's Blank Canvas
Turning the calendar and entering a new year always feels like a fresh start or a blank canvas to me. The new year offers a chance to make adjustments like…

Waiting is All About the Journey
The Journey is the final installment of Productive Waiting. Congratulations on finishing the series! The slogan “Getting there is half of the fun” was devised by Cunnard Line, the last…

Our Waffle House Christmas Eve Tradition
For many years, our Christmas Eve tradition started with getting dressed up to attend service at our local church. After the service, we drove around to view holiday light displays…