I had a friend once tell me that he was so shattered by the grief of losing his beloved cat that he wasn’t ever going to get another pet. I think all of us who have loved and lost our faithful companions can relate to the powerful emotion behind that sentiment. I love the podcast … More Episode 127: “King Copper” with Lauren Scott
We’ve switched our podcast release schedule to bi-weekly on Fridays so we have time to thoughtfully read and prepare good questions for our amazing guests. When we aren’t releasing new full episodes, we have time to make shorts of those aforementioned amazing guests who have joined us on the podcast. I know you’ll love these … More Love, Dreams and Keith Richards
Normally I share my silly ‘Crack Myself Up’ stories on Victoria Ponders but this one was too timely, given that Mother’s Day is just a few days away – this coming Sunday here in the U.S. and in Canada. (Btw…I love this resource which provides some of the historical background about Mother’s Day – including … More Crack Myself Up: “The Layaway Plan”
Play Ball! We’ve got baseball on our minds, thanks to Wynne’s adorable five-year-old son, Mr. D. In this – his inaugural podcast – Mr. D delights us with stories from his first exposure to little league. There’s nothing better than seeing the joy of America’s favorite pastime through the eyes of the youngest. Mr. D’s … More Episode 110: Little League with Mr. D
It should come as no surprise to you that “Miss O” – Wynne’s delightful nine-year old daughter is a tour-de-force in her own right. An artistic heart beats within. Miss O loves to perform and create and her deep empathy and kindness ooze out of her. She is Wynne Leon’s daughter…no doubt. In our second … More Episode 106: The Miss Factor with Miss O
A couple of days ago my five-year-old son, Mr. D, wanted to join me when I took the dog for a walk. He loaded up a red wagon with two buckets and a tire pump and was ready to go. We passed our friendly neighbor who was out washing his truck. Mr. D said, “Hi, … More The Stuff We Carry With Us
“Perhaps one did not want to be loved so much as to be understood.”-George Orwell, 1984, Chapter 2, Page 252 A former student – one who’s struggling right now – brought this quote (above) to my attention recently. I’d read “1984” many moons ago but that particular line? I didn’t recall it. The powerlessness that … More As We Sat Together
With a sweet story about helping kids practice for a test, this post is a reflection on what it takes to be a good encourager. Helping others practice without being attached to the outcome. … More Being An Encourager
Over the holiday break I was looking over some completed fourth grade assignments that were sent home with my nine-year-old daughter, Miss O. The class is working on division. Don’t worry, I’m not going to ask you to do the math so just stick with me – the pay off is worth it. Here’s the … More Remainders and Assumptions
Spending time with acclaimed author Vickie Rubin is good for the soul. Wynne and I had the pleasure recently of sitting down with Vickie to learn about her book, “Raising Jess – a Story of Hope” and came away with a renewed sense of purpose about the power of family, motherhood and more. Vickie is … More Episode 97: “Raising Jess” with Vickie Rubin
The Heart of the Matter 