A Vision of Light

sky-light

As I write this, It’s Easter morning. The sun is shining. It’s a nice day. I can’t help thinking back over 40 years ago, to a Good Friday in 1971 that changed my life. I was in High School then, out for a cross-country road run with a couple of track buddies, both with the [...]

Just Have a Good Day

With all of the natural disasters and really horrific news over the past few months, it’s easy to get down and negative. I find myself in a funk after listening to the latest round of news reports. It’s hard to get the horrific views of tsunamis, tornadoes, and earthquakes out of my mind. While I [...]

Thanksgiving Thoughts

Thanksgiving is always a special day for me. It’s a time of reflection about what is truly important in life. It’s a time to think of those special people that make a difference in the world and the lives of others. (It’s so ironic that Thanksgiving comes the day before one of the most commercial [...]

How Much Do You Care?

I’ve been in a public speaking organization called Toastmasters for years. During this time, I have been a part of many Toastmasters clubs and have seen many people come and go. With all of the great things Toastmasters offers… speaking skills, leadership training, and a great networking atmosphere, I have always wondered why some people [...]

Have A Little Faith In Me

When I was in second grade I was a very shy kid. The thought of sharing in front of the class was pretty scary. But I had a great teacher named Mrs. Reyer who was also a great coach. Her motto was “Yes You Can!” I’ll never forget one autumn afternoon in class. We had [...]

Have A Wonderful Christmas

In a quote from one of my favorite movies, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,” George Bailey opens the book Tom Sawyer and reads an inscription from his guardian angel… Dear George:—Remember no man is a failure who has friends. Thanks for the wings! Love Clarence. Thank you to all of you who have visited this blog [...]