My Friend, Don

My Friend, Don

My Friend, Don While I could make the argument that every day brings us a reason to take pause, and to be grateful for the blessings in our life…the truth is, it usually takes a reminder (often grim) to make this sentiment resonate. I was recently asked to say a...
Thumbs of Steel

Thumbs of Steel

Thumbs of Steel My grandfather, Elbert, was deaf and mute his entire life.  Couldn’t hear a damn thing, and couldn’t speak.  He could only make some noises, more grunts really…which changed in pitch, depending on his emotion or intent. Papa, as I...
The Infrequency of Justice

The Infrequency of Justice

The Infrequency of Justice As I was growing up, I knew a man who stood for, and in fact fought for…Truth, Justice and the American Way. I mean, this guy was super. He had super-human strength, X-ray vision, and he could fly! He couldn’t lie, and he loved his mama....
Please Don’t Squeeze Your Naked Grandma

Please Don’t Squeeze Your Naked Grandma

Please Don’t Squeeze Your Naked Grandma Several years ago, the university that I attended attempted a ‘rebrand’…and spent months (and I’m sure quite a bit of our funds) coming up with a new logo.  Bam!…the new logo was revealed.  It was placed all...
Big Rules for Small People

Big Rules for Small People

Big Rules for Small People I’m a believer in the written word.  I’m a believer in the spoken truth, (especially when spoken to ourselves).  And I’m a believer in the neuroplasticity of the young minds of my children. Something I’ve been working...