My Grandfather played a remarkable role in my development in many ways, but with one small purchase, he planted seeds that continue to influence my life today. He bought me a subscription to National Geographic. Most people would immediately assume that this was part of educating me to become a citizen of the world, and … Continue reading Collecting Experiences
Our world today contrives to make us fill up every second of our lives; so much so that we don’t take the time to consider how we are using the most important finite resource we have. We just keep doing, and all of a sudden another year has passed. When I think back to pre-Internet, … Continue reading Going Off the Grid
Enjoy this beautiful reminder from Simple Truths that we can control how we approach and experience our days. First Thing Every Morning
When someone is entering the last stages of their lives, whether or not there are regrets may arise – adventures not taken, love lost, words unspoken, and missed turns in the road that may have led to different outcomes. Our lives are messy. Only occasionally are we ready for the “Southern Living photo” of our … Continue reading Coloring Inside and Outside the Lines: Living a Life Well-Designed
Book after book is available about the generations and their many differences; less so about their commonalities. We can hear the voices of grandparents or elders who spoke of things going downhill in our own youth, and we can easily craft criticisms now as our comfort in our version of the “good old days” vanishes before … Continue reading Inviting Everyone to the Table
