I have a profound love of music, especially opera and classical; it moves my soul. I have always been curious about what an orchestra conductor does. My uneducated mind thinks they are throwing their hands around aimlessly when they are responsible for the quality and...
At the end of February, my oldest son lost his grandmother. It was a call I always knew that would someday come, but when it happened, it landed deeper than I expected. His grandmother filled in the gaps as a mother figure in the moments when I was not there. His...
Did you hear about the “Walk for Peace”? Nineteen monks and their dog Aloka (meaning light/illumination) set out on foot on October 26, 2025, from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., with a message of peace. Monks are not allowed to own any...
In South Florida, it is Sea Turtle season, which runs through the end of October. Female Sea Turtles come to shore to select a location on the beach to lay their eggs. The nests are marked with the day and type of turtle by volunteers who patrol the beach each...
I was visiting a new city for business. It was late and dark, and I found myself gripping the wheel and feeling confused. Heading in the wrong direction, I was shaken and terrified. I was driving into oncoming traffic on a one-way street. Someone could have been hurt...
