Becoming Ordinary

Our culture is obsessed with celebrities, turning sports players and singers and actors into heroes…all the while dismissing quiet, ordinary, hardworking women and men. Often, we equate ordinary…

Above All, Be Brief

There is one cardinal rule for public speaking: Leave ’em wanting more. This may frustrate a few folks, but it is…

You can be happy, or you can be right

If you want a different life, filled with inner peace and outer love, then learn to listen to those around you. Let ‘em in, and…

Response+ability

My greatest hope for your kids is for each of them become a “responsible” adult. I know, I know, every parent says …

TBT: Can I? Please? Can I?

The journey of a successful parent can be summarized…

Passion in Its Place

Passion is great at getting things started, but steady…

Don’t Take Credit

If you’re like me, you’ve already seen some extended family this summer.

Here’s a challenge for us all: When family and friends marvel at our kids’ growth…

Be careful what you wish for…

“More tears are shed over answered prayers than unanswered ones.” (Mother Teresa)   As a kid, I always thought “Be careful what you wish for; you might just get it” was a confusing maxim. Why wouldn’t I want to get what I wished for? As an adult, of course, I’ve begun to understand. Put at […]

TBT: Advice on Giving Advice

Giving advice to anyone is tricky business. A good rule of thumb to follow is…

Humility…hurts so good?

Just because someone questions my ideas…doesn’t mean…