It’s a Wonderfully Difficult Life

It’s a Wonderful Life strikes a chord — several chords — deep in my soul, every time I watch … More

Counting Blessings

Why can’t we be thankful? Why is having an attitude of gratitude so difficult? Even the most optimistic people have … More

Very few things anymore take a long time to happen. Nearly everything is available in an instant. Instant messaging. Movies … More

There is a social epidemic that has swept the nation. While it used to be contained to young teenage girls, … More

“No man is an island,” said John Donne, in reference to the ripple effect of the death of one man … More

. If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If … More

“Just believe in yourself, and you can achieve anything.” “Pursue your dream, and don’t let anyone tell you that you … More

With the decline of civility and manners in public life, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that so many young people lack … More

As preteens enter the hallways of middle school for the first time, they often feel totally overwhelmed by the amount … More

After a weekend out of town at my son’s soccer tournament, I’m a little tired of hearing, “Did you win?” … More

The Pitfall of Comparison (Part 2) In our house, there is little room for whining and complaining about how “It’s … More

“Senior class president, she must be heaven sent. She was never the last one standing. A beautiful debutant, everything that … More

Embracing Mistakes; Developing Problem-Solvers Thomas Edison believed that failure was not a bad thing; it merely directed him closer to … More

BENEFITS OF STRUGGLING “A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared, he sat and … More