Dear God,
Dear God, Good morning, Today, Hope got up early, and though I wanted to sleep more, I couldn’t. When I came downstairs, I saw this spectacular sunrise with peach, cora
10,000 Steps or Less?
In 1964, Japan hosted the Olympics for the first time. It was an opportunity to bask in national pride and showcase their rebuilding efforts after WWII. It also sparked increased i
Finding a cure for neurasthenia
A moment to come together During the holidays, my fam and I were discussing the virtues of The Vermont Country Store, which led to a conversation about The
Creating Your Notre Dame
As we marvel at Notre Dame’s rise from the ashes, I am reminded of the story of the three bricklayers. If it’s an unfamiliar story, it’s about a traveler who enco
Dear God,
Dear God, This morning,I woke up. I’m alive.I felt my feet hit the ground.That feeling never gets old.I’m lucky. It’s another day of bonus time. You threw a lot a
It’s Time to Unpack Your Backpack
We start with light backpacks. The essentials are there, and a sherpa or two guides our way. But as we continue to hike, we pick up rocks here and there. The weight grows so gradu
You’re Going to Die…
So, how do you wish to live? For the first thirty-three years of my life, death scared the crap out of me. Funerals gave me the creeps. Open caskets??? Forgetabout it. I would sum
Look up, Look Around
Growing up, one of my favorite side trips was going to the Vermont Country Store. They have everything there, including penny candy that is no longer a penny, like Bit-O-Honey, roo
