Way of Life

Since moving to the High Country of North Carolina, I have come to believe that a thoughtfully cultivated garden in bloom is one of Mother Nature’s most amazing contributions to our lives.

I admire runners’ dedication, mental strength, and discipline. I honestly don’t know how they do it, but I applaud their insanity from the comfort of my couch.

True friendship gives us the strength to accomplish what we cannot do alone. It offers a soft place to land when we fail and a community where we can be our authentic selves. Friends make life more rewarding.

Maybe this year, we try something different. Not another list of resolutions. Not another manifesto. Just a reset. A re-centering.

Baking Day during the holidays is one of my family’s favorite traditions. And traditions are soooo crucial for strengthening family bonds and creating lasting memories.

December is a red-letter month for reflection, celebration, family .. and human rights.

These old knee hinge joints have been experiencing technical difficulties for at least the last five years, so, at the end of July, I bit the proverbial bullet and underwent full knee replacement surgery on my right knee. My story …

Whether you’re scrolling through your favorite social feed, flipping on a sports talk show, or dipping into the world of podcasts, it’s hard to ignore: brashness and audacity have become the currency of attention.

Guys gotta do what guys gotta do, including using the TV remote to scroll, scroll and scroll some more, rewatch favorite movies, and learn some valuable life lessons from the experiences.

As I reflect on my 70th birthday, my heart is overflowing with gratitude for all the experiences, joys, blessings, and challenges that have shaped me.

An old-timey general store has a character and authenticity that no Walmart or Dollar General could ever hope to replicate, along with shelves and bins that hold everything on your shopping list, plus some things you didn’t even know you needed.