Monthly Archives: March 2014

Am I dying? was a question my mom never considered would be posed by the young advertising executive who chatted her up in a bar on a cold Sunday afternoon. Despite the fact she was on a date, the gentleman introduced himself, … Continue reading →

A good idea in theory does not always translate into a good idea in practice. And for my family, this was the case more often than not. If someone had documented the number of family vacations taken and holidays spent … Continue reading →

The request was simple. Mom, could you save a piece of my birthday cake for Dad? Knowing better, my mom took out a knife, sliced a piece, and set it on a plate. She put it in the cabinet with the rest of … Continue reading →

A recent Pew Research survey of the Millennial Generation – those aged 18 to 33 – found them to be more detached from tradition and religious institutions than previous generations. That detachment is celebrated by some and decried by others. … Continue reading →

CBS Evening News recently aired a touching story about Myles Eckert, an 8-year old Ohio boy who found $20 in the parking lot of a Cracker Barrel. He was delighted with his find and thought of the things he might … Continue reading →