Character Is What You Do When No One ...
Originally printed in the Appleton Post Crescent “The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.” This famous quote from former UCLA Basketball Coach John Wooden rings true, but how many of us, if honest, actually live it? My friends would tell you I am a pretty good […]
Make the Most of Your Minutes This Th...
Live like you are dying. Live each moment like it’s your last. Dance like no one is watching. Song lyrics, bumper stickers, and clever wall art surround us with inspirational messages reminding us to capture each moment and treasure it. In vulnerable moments we privately pledge to live better, love more, and be thankful for […]
Losing Lexicon
My daughter looked at me in disgust. A young couple bolted past us calling each other nasty names spewing a torrent of violent expletives before moving on. Feeling violated by this unwelcome barrage, we determined the words were common practice in their daily attempt to communicate. They are not alone. Proper English language usage is […]
Reconnect Broken Relationships in the...
“Your father is dead. His remains were cremated. I have handled everything.”The words hurt, opened up old wounds, caused me to doubt myself, and left me to grieve not only the death of my father, but another broken family relationship. Sadly, I am not alone in the pain of living in a broken, estranged family. […]
Mothers can shed light on the next ge...
Originally published in the Appleton Post Crescent “Our schedules are so busy. She doesn’t understand me. I try but I get nowhere. We are so different. Where do we even start? I give up.” The relationship between mother and child can bring the greatest joys and deepest sorrows. One thing we know is this […]