While in the emergency room clutching your chest, you’re presented with three heart surgeons. Your very existence is on the line and you have to choose one of the three to hire for your procedure. Before you make your selection you get to ask one question. The question…”Why should I…

Yes, that’s a picture of my refrigerator in its freshly cleaned and organized glory. There are no ‘before’ shots, thank God. The current state of my refrigerator is a result of me conceding I’m not as great as I had hoped. I’ve always imagined myself to be a free thinker…

I talk loud. I’ve known this for some time. It became more evident in the thick of the pandemic when my family was scattered across our house in various classroom, work and social Zooms. About 6 months into remote living, my then 14 year old reached a breaking point. Not…

“What do you want Santa to bring you for Christmas?” That question inspired so much hope and excitement as a child. …

Living in the Midwest, it’s common to encounter folks who prefer to avoid conflict. Upsetting people is rarely the goal, which contributes to the reputation those raised in states like Michigan have for friendliness. I like being on the receiving and giving end of friendly, so living here suits me. …

My mom is going to Hell. I remember the panicky feeling when that thought assaulted my mind as a child. My well-intended, devout, paternal grandmother was clear in her warning that those who did not believe in and dedicate their life to Christ would burn for eternity, forever separated from…

Care to hear a line I hear frequently? “I don’t understand companies! They aren’t giving me a chance even though I know I’ve proven I can do the jobs I’ve applied for!” My response to that is, “so what?” Great, you’ve proven you can do the job. It’s highly likely…

I love to cook. The fact I’m now skilled enough I can actually turn out food friends and family enjoy eating is a bonus. That wasn’t always the case. When I didn’t know what I was doing, I hated cooking…not to mention eating the end result. Practice and paying attention…

It’s Sunday evening. Typically that means I’m shifting gears to the week ahead and working through a mental list of deadlines, projects, forgotten tasks from the previous week and anticipated conflicts to sort out over the coming five days. This Sunday, my mind isn’t going through any of those things…