Published in Healing, Helping, Hoping·5 days agoMember-onlySetbacks18 days. That’s how long I made it before giving up. Giving up isn’t the correct phrase, but it’s disappointing to deprive yourself of something you love (in my case, Coca-cola) and see no gains. I lost no weight; I think I even gained some. And it wasn’t like I…Personal Development4 min readPersonal Development4 min read
Published in Healing, Helping, Hoping·Jan 16Member-onlyPartyI had a busy weekend. On Saturday, among several other things, I saw a musical called “The Wild Party.” (For anyone who cares at all, it’s the one by Andrew Lippa; there were two musicals with the same name and same basic story running in NYC at the same time…Relationships3 min readRelationships3 min read
Published in Healing, Helping, Hoping·Jan 9Member-onlyPrayers for DamarLast week, the world watched as a 24-year-old football player almost died on national television during a game that was hyped as one of the most anticipated of the season. Less than halfway through the first quarter, Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin tackled Bengal Tee Higgins. They collided hard. They…Buffalo Bills3 min readBuffalo Bills3 min read
Published in Healing, Helping, Hoping·Dec 26, 2022Member-onlyDepthI hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend. Mine was low-key; I spent it resting, watching Christmas movies, and celebrating. I treated myself to a steak dinner at the newest restaurant in town — and it was a delightful and delicious experience. I also spent time reflecting; I went through…20223 min read20223 min read
Published in Healing, Helping, Hoping·Dec 19, 2022Member-onlyWaitingCan you believe that it’s only six days until Christmas? Where did this holiday season go? Heck, where did 2022 go? While 2020 lasted about 47 months, 2022 has flown by — at least for me. As some of you know, I’ve been waiting for an insurance company to upload…Holiday Stress4 min readHoliday Stress4 min read
Published in Healing, Helping, Hoping·Dec 12, 2022Member-onlyDangerous ColorsI learned a new word this week. Aposematism is the use of warning coloration to inform potential predators that an animal is poisonous, venomous, or otherwise dangerous. These animals are covered in bright colors and contrasting patterns to make them extremely visible. …Trauma3 min readTrauma3 min read
Published in Healing, Helping, Hoping·Nov 28, 2022Member-onlyRedeeming JoyThis has been a great weekend, full of fun Holiday activities. I spent the day with friends on Thursday, eating some of the best turkey and mashed potatoes, followed by a screening of the new Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds movie, “Spirited,” on AppleTV+. Friday, we went to a very…Christmas3 min readChristmas3 min read
Published in Healing, Helping, Hoping·Nov 21, 2022Member-onlyFriends & FamilyI think the TV sitcom with the best Thanksgiving episodes is “Friends.” (“Roseanne” is a close second, as some really unforgettable dramatic moments occurred around the Conner’s turkey dinners.) …Friends3 min readFriends3 min read
Published in Healing, Helping, Hoping·Oct 17, 2022Member-onlyLightOn Saturday night, I — with over a million of my closest friends — explored the northern parts of BLINK, an art and light festival in downtown Cincinnati. While my friends and I explored the areas near Findlay Market and Over-the-Rhine, there was much more to see downtown, at the…Light3 min readLight3 min read
Published in Healing, Helping, Hoping·Oct 10, 2022Member-onlyAssertiveI bought a new sofa over the weekend. I couldn’t believe the deal I got; the furniture outlet had a 50% off sale on single sofas. This model was a 100% leather recliner, had power headrests, power recline, and built-in lumbar support. And I paid less than $750. I called…Assertiveness4 min readAssertiveness4 min read