Even If or Only If?

Twenty five years ago life was going along great for Kaye and her husband Don.  Both of them were in the prime of life in their mid-50’s when suddenly their worlds were turned upside down – his literally.  Don was involved in a one car accident where his car flipped,...

The Grace Effect

One of the most incredible moments in college graduation commencement history occurred on May 19, 2019, at Morehouse College, a liberal arts college in Atlanta, GA. The guest speaker for the commencement was Robert Smith, founder and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, an...

But My Dog Doesn’t Bite

A few years back I had an exercise regimen that consisted of walking four miles as fast as my short legs could take me, four to five days a week. One day to change things up I decided to walk through a neighborhood I’d never walked in. About a quarter of a mile into...
You Make Your Choices and Your Choices Make You

You Make Your Choices and Your Choices Make You

One of the most renowned poems in American literature is “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost. I remember in high school and college the efforts we students and our teachers made to give deep meaning to the poem regarding choices we have in life. What I have since...

If Only Life Would Give Mulligans

Earlier in my life I attempted to play golf. “Attempted” is the kindest word I can use for what resulted from most of my efforts. That’s why I especially appreciated when by gentlemen’s agreement each golfer would be given one mulligan for the round. Mulligans are...