There’s no question that the road of life is long. Sometimes that road is straight. Sometimes it’s long and winding. Occasionally a little bumpy. And depending on the season, you could find yourself s...  Read More

It seems cliche to wish for world peace. Maybe something you would see on the stage of Miss America. But is world peace really so achievable in this day and age? Even at Christmas it seems hard to cal...  Read More

Do you remember that one big gift you wanted for Christmas? The one that really stands out in your mind from your childhood. Did you ever get it? What feelings does it bring out? When you came to the ...  Read More

The curious thing about humanity is that we tend to have closure issues. When projects, relationships, arguments, or even statements seem open-ended; we feel the need to close the circle. We don’t lik...  Read More

Anyone who’s cared for someone else; whether that’s a child, grandchild, aging parent; will understand that the hardest part of the day is after you’re exhausted and worn down from all you have to do ...  Read More

All you need is… What do you think of when you hear that? All you need is a little more time. All you need is that next big break. Maybe all you need is a little peace and quiet. Though, if I had to h...  Read More

Have you ever witnessed the fragility of human life? How easily we get our feelings hurt. The slightest fall or touch could bruise or cut our bodies. How pressure and fear can affect our mental state ...  Read More

Have you ever taken a long road trip - maybe up or down the coastline? At first, it’s exciting. The car is packed, the road is open, and adventure awaits. But after a few hours of seeing the same stre...  Read More

There’s a plant that comes from the island of Sumatra known as the Titan Arum. It’s a large, unbranched plant that produces a large, single leaf every 4 months or so. It’s a unique plant with a tuber ...  Read More

Have you ever felt out of sync? Like when the morning comes, you’re just not ready for the day. Where you feel sluggish or just not your normal self. Something feels out of place. This can be a common...  Read More

Have you ever tried to build something? Whether a house, a piece of furniture, or even a major craft project. When you set out, did you first draw plans, decide what material you would use, and work t...  Read More

Time. As a race, humanity has been captivated by the concept of time. In reality, how little we have of it on this earth. Throughout history, authors, poets, politicians, and world leaders have commen...  Read More