The process of remembering is interesting. A movie scene might hit a nerve and trigger an emotional response to something you once experienced. The smell of cookies baking, or the scent of perfume or cologne may transport you to the mental presence of a loved one and place you in a warm, familiar scene. For […]
At times it sounds like a small, incessant drip coming from a leaky faucet. I know it’s there, but I choose to ignore it. At other times the sound is like the intensifying beat of war drums heard in a time gone by; it is too hard to ignore and it is calling me to […]
I am not naïve to the many situations where children are placed in dire and adverse circumstances. I do not need to list examples. The world in which we live and the headlines to which we are subjected are evidence enough that for many, childhood and the experiences which are inherently beautiful therein, have been […]
Words. Have you ever thought about how words exist and more importantly why they exist? Recently, I had the opportunity to spend time with my three year old grandson, Leighton. He is at such a fun age and to see him in person versus over video chat enhanced the grandpa experience. Leighton is all about […]
On the surface vulnerability is something most of us tend to avoid. Like a buried treasure we often find it yields great value. According to Dictionary.com, one definition for vulnerability is the “willingness to show emotion or to allow one’s weaknesses to be seen or known; a willingness to risk being emotionally hurt.” In her […]
When we view life through the rear view mirror there is a tendency to do so through the lens of regret. Our pendulum swings toward the negative as we listen to thoughts like, “To move forward life needs to be seen through the windshield instead of always looking to the past.” I get that and […]
The process of watching a baby-turned-toddler as he or she learns how to discover their voice is fascinating to me. I would like to say I dusted off old memories of my daughters growing up, recalling the days of a time gone by in these formative moments and parental memories. Unfortunately, the rooms of my […]
Today is Mother’s Day 2021 and I want to take this moment to honor you, Jackie, the mother of our children. No one gets to choose the person to whom they refer to as Mom. Motherhood is a distinct calling placed by God on a woman as she makes way for the sacred space of […]
Whether intentionally designed or circumstantially created there are seasons in life where the Pause Button gets pushed, allowing for some life-space to exist which might not be quite evident or available. Now is one of those times in my life. I tend to avoid drawing attention to myself where possible. However, in this case it […]
We live in a day and time where one can question what is true and what is not at an ever increasing frequency. We ponder whether what we are reading or hearing is fact or fiction. If we are honest with ourselves and each other, it is perplexing, troubling, and it cracks the back door […]