Blog: Empowered Living
(in)Dependence
(I first published this in 2004, but it seems even more important today. I come…
Slow down, booger butt
In the chapter titled “Playin’” in my book, Daddin’: The Verb of Being a Dad,…
Little League Lessons
Little league baseball is on my mind. And with that comes great memories, along with…
Father’s Day…for the moments
Father’s Day…a pause to reflect on and appreciate moments. It is in those moments that…
50th reunion…five decades of gratitude
This weekend was the occurrence of my high school’s 50th reunion. I couldn’t go to…
Honey, that’s work
There are many noble and notable things that are taken for granted. Work, and particularly…
Mother’s Day with a mother’s story
This is a long Mother’s Day tribute; it is my mom’s eulogy from 29 years…
Patience…good things come to those who wait
We’ve had some crazy storms this past week. Sure, into every life a little rain…
Positive Negatives…things develop
Santa Claus brought me a camera in 1962. I was six years old. The gift…
Be the pebble
The forces are tremendous; they are everywhere: social media, who society highlights as heroes and…