Stories and Articles

Keep Doin’ Yo’ Thang

I was recently talking with a friend about Rush. Now, I wouldn’t exactly call myself a Rush historian, but I was fascinated by part of

When Greatness Plays in the Subway

Several years ago, a world class violinist stood in a Washington, D.C. subway station during morning rush hour and began to play. Commuters hurried past

We Don’t Deserve Dogs

I have to say, I think we’re a pretty good dog-owning family. Our dogs are loved, spoiled, and very much part of the household. Which

PRO TIP: Borrow Confidence

I’ve been blessed with so many supportive people throughout my life. But there is one friend who came into my life as an adult who

Permission for Purpose

Sometimes the hardest part of stepping into purpose is giving yourself permission to do it. A lot of people spend years building a life around

Learning the Swells

I was recently reading an article that described life in terms of the ocean. Actually, the article was about grief. But as I sat with

He Likes Watching Things Grow

I get some of my best ideas in the shower or out on a run. Neither is a particularly convenient place to capture a thought,

Deep Roots

I recently had the opportunity to speak to a group of professionals under forty years old. That conversation later led to a private meeting with