The Key to Success

The Key to Success

Pro Athletes. Movie Stars. Artists. Designers. Grammy Winners. What do all of these people have in common? Success. By the twenty-first century world’s standards they have all achieved success. What is the key? How did they find it? I spent the first 10 years of...
Do Over

Do Over

Interference in the game of volleyball can be a welcome disruption. When the game is close, or tied neck to neck, fierce emotions for the win wield inside of each player on the court and on the sidelines. The interference provides space for each team to take a...
Hit the Escape Button

Hit the Escape Button

LIFE: Precious. Beautiful. Exciting. Challenging. Difficult. Real. Raw. Emotional. Life on this earth is full of wonder and mystery. But let’s face it. Not every day is easy. Not every day feels wonder-FULL. There are days when hitting the ESCAPE button on life...
The Leap

The Leap

What holds your feet firmly planted to the edge of the cliff? What thoughts keep your toes clenched in hesitation to the cliffs jagged edge? Is it the “what if’s”? Or the potential to fall? Or is it the FEAR OF FAILURE? What of failure? The Bible...
Short Order Jesus

Short Order Jesus

“Girls come on up, it’s time for lunch.” I called to the basement. The sound of hungry feet pounded on the stairs. “What are we having?” my youngest asked. “Mac n’cheese and fruit,” I replied with fervor. “Aw..I...
Doors close, Doors open

Doors close, Doors open

Entrepreneurs, like the ones who raised me, seem to have a sixth sense. They anticipate the unforeseen and uncover diamonds in the rough. They see potential where others see a dead end. To some degree or another we all have this inner longing to do something, to be...