The Gift
January 19, 2023
Whoever Megan was, sheâd given Laura a gift far more precious than a hot meal. … More The Gift
Flannel and my father
January 18, 2023
My wife surprised me the other day by asking to wear one of my shirts â a black and white flannel. I last wore the shirt a year ago when we took family pictures on a cold, blistery day. In the photo, the guys wore flannel, and my wife and daughter wore gray ponchos. I … More Flannel and my father
Lessons From the Trail
January 16, 2023
In the spring of 2001, I was hiking every weekend to prepare for a trek to Everest Base camp. The trek is a 30 mile route of narrow up and down trails with heart-stopping views of the Himalayan mountains around every corner. It takes about 12 days on the route to ascend, passing through successfully … More Lessons From the Trail
Write it Out
January 15, 2023
Expressive writing…kudos to James Pennebaker! đ … More Write it Out
Put Me In the Mood For Love
January 14, 2023
On an early morning this week, my kids and are were at the window looking at a cool sunrise when the cat jumped up and joined us so we were all together. Thinking about family, Miss O asked me, âAre we ever going to get a dad?â I replied, âSure. I think so.â And she … More Put Me In the Mood For Love
Kindness Wins
January 13, 2023
A sparkling quote…Friday inspiration… … More Kindness Wins
How many #1 priorities do you have?
January 12, 2023
I once had a chance to talk to the head of my division. Of course I took the opportunity to pitch to him my idea about what should be one organization’s priorities. To his credit, and there was a lot to be said to his credit, he listened carefully and patiently to my pitch. He … More How many #1 priorities do you have?
It’s Wonderful to Be Here; It’s Certainly a Thrill
January 11, 2023
By Jack Canfora That Title is the First of Many Beatle Allusions I’ll Likely Make and the First Sign of My Infatuation with Semi-Colons I’m very honored and excited to write for this lovely blog, still replete with its new-blog smell. My inaugural submission will be short and I hope at least semi-sweet. The fact … More It’s Wonderful to Be Here; It’s Certainly a Thrill
Locked out!
January 11, 2023
Let me say upfront, it wasnât my finest moment. I got stuck in our first-floor bathroom. We have the same doorknobs that were first installed by the contractor who built the house. The inside mechanism on the doorknob in the bathroom is worn and doesn’t always catch, my wife has been asking me to replace … More Locked out!
Heart Dreams That Call for Big Leaps
January 9, 2023
Over the holidays, I was sitting around talking with my mom and brother. My brother, who lives on a World War II era tugboat, mentioned the advice his friend, BT gave him before he bought his tugboat more than 20 years ago. His friend advised him that he shouldnât buy the boat because âItâd be … More Heart Dreams That Call for Big Leaps
The Heart of the Matter 