I intend that these words are not empty but full of sincerity. The words are from my heart but are not coming from me but through me. Right now, I need you to understand that I am writing from a place of hope and not pity. Today, you hear the…

I have a wonderful memory of being on a school bus going to downtown Chicago for a field trip in 5th grade. We were going to see the inner workings of the Chicago Tribune. Today will be an unforgettable day for me because it was the first time my dad…

All I could picture in the back of my mind was a guy holding an aluminum baseball bat smashing my skull in, as my former wife would talk about how horrible of a person I was to our marriage counselor. Week after week, I would go through this and think…

If you have been to an ice skating rink, you have noticed the vehicle that “cleans” the ice. The technical term for that machine is an Ice Resurfacer, but many people call it a “Zamboni,” but that is a name brand. OK, now that we have that out of the…

My gut told me that something was not right. The email requesting another 1:1 after having one late last week was an indication that the jig was up for me. Honestly, I had been struggling for years and was hoping to find another position, but there was nothing that I…

I have struggled with my weight as far as I can remember. When I was in grade school, I ran cross country because, oddly enough, I liked to run. Being on the cross country team did not mean I was terrific. I sucked. In my freshmen year of high school…

Before we get started, here is my disclaimer that I am not endorsing any products or services. These are my thoughts to help you and your family, hopefully. Now on with the show. On December 23, 2008, I was officially divorced after a six-year marriage. During those years, I was in the dark as far…

When my son Connor was in middle school, he brought his homework over to my place one weekend. He and I sat down and worked on it together. This memory was a rare event because Connor did not bring homework with him on our weekends. To me, I loved this…