A few years ago, I was working a job that I loved with all of my heart. I had developed some incredible friendships through it and I knew the job like the back of my hand. Then, a promotion presented itself and I questioned whether I should apply. Is this a good move? Am I…
It had to weigh at least 60 pounds. Just seconds after it hit the ground, a drably dressed pooper-scooper had the honor of shoveling up that steaming pile of elephant dung and removing it from between the circus tents where people were milling around. It was a hot summer day and I had taken my…
My daughter and I had to do a double-take. Did we just pass a body near the side of the road? Within a matter of seconds, I had turned the car around. There, lying on the side of the road with his head inches from the pavement, was a man. I parked my car and…
Here we are at the end of 2021 getting ready to flip the calendar page to a brand new year! For many of us, it’s a seasonal reminder of hope; a great chance for a fresh start; a new beginning; maybe some strategic resolutions. It gives us an opportunity to look back over the year,…
A quiet day! I threw on some comfy clothes, turned off my phone, queued up several of my favorite Christmas movies, and grabbed my snacks and cocoa. I had just come through weeks of non-stop activities, people, and get-togethers. While I enjoyed every minute of it in the moment, I could feel my soul tugging…
