My childhood home in Livonia, Michigan, had a phenomenal backyard. Stepping out the back door onto the flagstone path, I would hopscotch my way into nature. On either side of the path were various fruit trees: cherry, pear, apple, and even a small plum tree. The spring blossoms were a
Our twelve-year-old dog, Riley, hears the word ‘wait’ frequently. “Wait” we command before racing up the steps on his arthritic hips. “Wait” as we scare away the squirrels before opening the back door (arthritic hips and squirrel chasing don’t mesh well). “Wait” (and this is his least favorite) for his
My friend’s daughter is a member of the University of Massachusetts’ marching band. Their performances are phenomenal, wow-factor-producing events. This year they will have the honor of marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. What a great opportunity! I’ve only seen this parade on TV but my assumption is it
Discouragement comes in various shapes and sizes. As a health and wellness life coach, I hear a common theme from folks who feel discouraged because they seem stuck – in an unfulfilling career, a bad relationship, or a difficult situation. Sometimes they have a deep soul-yearning to pursue a long-ago