During back to school shopping, I came across a folder that had “I never finish anythi” written across the cover. No, that is not a typo. It didn’t finish the word “anything.” It caused me to consider if it applied...

I was reminded this week of a FarSide cartoon where a dog is high above a crowd, crossing a tightrope on a unicycle while juggling. The caption reads, “High above the hushed crowd, Rex tried to remain focused. Still, he could not shake...

I have vague memories of the times my family traveled from Kentucky to Wisconsin to visit our extended family. One distinct memory was the summer of 1980. I remember the year because it was the year my parents divorced and it was the first time my mom was in the driver’s seat. My brother was...

I have been thinking quite a bit lately about personal responsibility. It’s not a terribly fun phrase, quite frankly, because it requires so much of me. Personal responsibility means that I am responsible for how I react and respond to every situation I encounter. Eleanor Roosevelt said, “In the long run...