There are five or six people in my life that are going through some big personal or professional stuff. Which brings up for me how I can be there for them. There is nothing I can solve and for the most part, I’ve retired my “advice monster” or at least I’ve tried to. But still … More Episode 14: Holding Space with Deirdre Wilcox
“You’re One of Those Sunny People…” … More Smiling to Myself
My wife has a simple wall hanging that she picked up on sale from Target or TJ Maxx or some home goods store. I’m not good at guessing prices, but I can’t imagine that she paid much for it, maybe $20 to $40. It’s about 10 x 20 long and hangs above our television set … More In this house
I dreamed I went to heaven. Stay with me here. The other night I dreamt that I got a personal invitation to check out heaven, sort of like one of those invites you get in the mail from a leasing agent or financial advisor. Come have a steak dinner and listen to a presentation about … More Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door
Meet My Friend Phil…Mr. Vulnerable … More Laugh at Yourself
You know that feeling? The one where you’re hanging on by a thread? … More Empathy in Living Color
Whoever Megan was, she’d given Laura a gift far more precious than a hot meal. … More The Gift
A sparkling quote…Friday inspiration… … More Kindness Wins
For me, control is the near enemy of kindness. When I want something that I think I’m doing to land a certain way or the recipient to respond in a particular way, I know I’m not being kind but instead controlling. … More When Kindness Falls Like Rain
The Heart of the Matter 