The spectrum went from tan to gray, with a slightly green mass in between. The neutrality painted the backdrop for the morning. That slight green, sometimes blue, is what draws us out West. The sun has yet to break through the clouds, and the sea is not at rest. It rises and falls as far … Continue reading Shared Spaces Reveal Connections
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Converse With Care
The state of our nation has become an elephant in the room that needs to be addressed a little more often as of late. That being said, we may end up engaging friends and family in new levels of conversations that we would typically steer clear of, or would not have come up organically. Whether … Continue reading Converse With Care
Be the Author of Your Narrative
The life we live is a life of impact, and what we do matters. We are penning the pages of a story that began with the onset of our being, and it has been developing throughout our entire life. What role do we play in the narrative? What defines our character? These are the questions … Continue reading Be the Author of Your Narrative
Look for your Influence
Who has had a positive impact in your life? This is an important question, because our lives our a story that is being written; so take a moment today to reflect on one of those authors of your life.
Stop and Say Hello
I saw a friend running the other day while I was driving home. I've seen him running this route before, but usually I just keep on driving home. This time though, I decided to stop and join him; so I parked in a nearby lot, and ran to meet him. We were able to check … Continue reading Stop and Say Hello
17 Years
On our 17 year anniversary, my wife and I were asked, "What's the secret to a long marriage?" Basically, it's my wife's extreme patience with me and her tolerance of my antics. Just joking... well, kind of. There are many pieces that go into building a strong relationship. It's not really one thing that makes … Continue reading 17 Years
The Story We Write 