Life Lessons

I have not always enjoyed celebrating Father’s Day. For many years of my life, I was stuck in “daddy pain.” I was hurt. I was disappointed. I did not have a good relationship with my father. As a child and eventually a young man, I blamed my daddy for every wrong I felt I had …

There is just something fabulous about gathering with friends and family around the warmth and wonder of a campfire.  Along with toasting marshmallows, my favorite part of the fire is the conversation that takes place.  Sometimes funny, sometimes soul-searching, a campfire chat is always rewarding.  It also has lessons for life that you might find …

I enjoy the taste of Graham Crackers – especially the cinnamon flavored ones. Recently I opened a pack, ate a few and put the rest in the box. Here’s the deal. Whenever I neglect to put the uneaten crackers in a Ziploc bag, they lose their freshness, taste awful and become stale. I find a …

I recently celebrated my 52nd. birthday on the beach in Ocean City, Maryland.  It was my wife’s birthday present to me – thank you sweetie.  I didn’t need any gifts, cake or ice cream. What I desired most was time away from noise (i.e. cell phone, computer, television, even people).  My birthday is in February …