Hope for the Sleep-Deprived

Hope for the Sleep-Deprived

How you sleeping these days? Has the world’s restless state left you sleep-deprived? COVID outbreaks. Riot upsurges. China-U.S. wranglings. Stock market yo-yoing. I might have a restful cure for you. A few years ago while on vacation in the central mountains of...
First Jobs’ Grit and Gratitude

First Jobs’ Grit and Gratitude

What was your first job? You know, that initial labor you invested in exchange for real money. Babysitting? Waiting tables? Flipping fast-food burgers? Recently, Parade magazine ran a cover story on first jobs for the rich and famous. Jennifer Aniston cut hair for $10...
The Sure Way Out of a Hole

The Sure Way Out of a Hole

American business magnate Warren Buffet shares some profound advice about how to get unstuck in life: “The most important thing to do if you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging.” Stop digging? But doesn’t a little extra muscle help lift you out of your...
U-S-A! U-S-A! No Place Like Home

U-S-A! U-S-A! No Place Like Home

U-S-A! U-S-A! In spite of the struggles of our nation, the three letters, U-S-A still evoke a deep sense of pride and belonging for many of us. This 4th of July weekend as we perhaps adjust our holiday plans because of COVID-19, we can still celebrate our beloved...