My wife and I were invited to a fundraising dinner with the offer to sit at the sponsored table of a very successful businessman. At

I know it’s a waste, but it’s only $2.00 and fun to pretend–so no big deal. But then, as I pass the Mega Millions billboard,

I had the good fortune of celebrating my 50-somethingth birthday this month. The best part of that day was having the opportunity to speak meaningfully

Take cheer my friend, everything happens for a reason! Wait—What? Really? Every car accident, job loss, bankruptcy, divorce, broken friendship, injury, cancer diagnosis, loss of

David…I see you. These are some of the kindest words ever spoken to me. Several years ago I was asking a longtime family friend who

Light gently filled my eyes as my heavy lids were wooed open by the sound of rustling in the tent next to mine. Then more

We were midway through the scoreless first period of the wrestling match and I could feel my body beginning to loosen, to gain speed and

The smell of earth filled every gasping breath as I slid face-first across the ground; muddy ooze flowing over the face mask of my bulky

One of the most dreaded experiences during middle school was to walk into a classroom and suddenly see all eyes turn and focus on your