Happy New Year!

Was in Starbucks this morning getting my usual, when my barista asked if I was ready for New Year’s and if I had any big plans. I looked at her slightly puzzled and said, “When is it?” She stopped steaming my milk, put her hand on her hip and replied, “You’re kidding, right?!” Actually, I

Resolution or Revelation

I came across this in my daily reading and it sparked something in me that I am unable to put into words. Perhaps in sharing, it might spark something in you as well. Take from it what you will… What must I do, in the time remaining? Only everything. I don’t yet know how much

Slice & Dice

I was sitting in the Loop the other night with my son, waiting for over 30 minutes for our order. As we sat there I watched as people pulled up to the three designated spots in front of the restaurant, marked “Loop to Go” and sat in their cars not 3 feet from the door,

Healthcare abuse at its finest!

Some of them come because they have nowhere else to go on a cold winter’s night and a warm bed and meal is guaranteed. Some simply desire human interaction and attention that they don’t receive in the outside world. Some have taken the last lethal hit of their drug of choice and although they feel

Let the Season begin!

Some years it takes longer than others, but this year I was starting to worry that it wasn’t going to happen at all; especially when I received my espresso in a festive holiday cup from Starbucks and it did nothing to improve my mood. I immediately went to my office and popped in my Charlie

The path to happiness

I was challenged today to define the path of happiness in 500 words or less…let’s give it a go, shall we? The way I see it, happiness would be living to my full potential and becoming everything I’m capable of becoming. This is not something that can be bought or given, but rather something I