A good life is an intentional life. I will not define myself simply as a reaction to who others want me to be. Nor be ruled by meaningless distraction or maniacal busyness without purpose. I am here to live, not surrender. To embrace meaning. To love unconditionally. To give without expectation. To settle into solitude. […]
Earlier this morning, I took a little test to get an idea of my Life Expectancy. I had read an article earlier in the week that the current life expectancy is around 71 years of age. After taking a little online test (and to be honest, I don’t put much faith in online tests that […]
I am so very thankful for my mother. Although I have not seen my mother for almost 7 years, I will never forget the things she taught or the sacrafices she made for me, my brother and two sisters. It was Mother’s Day 2008 when I last saw my mother before she lost her battle with cancer. For Mother’s […]
No matter how many birthdays come and go, my wife will always be younger than me. I am not sure if it is appropriate to share, but my wife turns 40 something today…and I am truly grateful for the many birthdays we have spent together. I always get teased or poked at for how open […]