Checkmate with Dad

There were many games and conversation my Father and I used to love.   We loved the volley of any game or friendly debate:  we loved to win; played to win; and he taught me with humor and grace what it meant to lose with a smile and happiness for your...

Chewing Gum

Trends come and trends go. One of the trends that seems to be disappearing is the common practice of chewing gum. The Wall Street Journal had an article about it recently. Gum companies are struggling to find a market with today’s consumers. When was the last time you...

Choice Making Along the Continuum

My mom recently fractured her humerus (shoulder) and her physical therapy revolves around being able to get her arm up high enough to play bass. That’s her one big goal. She may never block a volley ball spike again but she sure as heck is going to play that bass. As...

Choice Making Along the Continuum

(Here’s a rerun of a column from September 2013. Hope you all enjoy it…)My mom recently fractured her humerus (shoulder) and her physical therapy revolves around being able to get her arm up high enough to play bass. That’s her one big goal. She may never...

Choice Making Along the Continuum

My mom recently fractured her humerus (shoulder) and her physical therapy revolves around being able to get her arm up high enough to play bass. That’s her one big goal. She may never block a volley ball spike again but she sure as heck is going to play that bass.As I...