I was thinking the other day about the relationships I have built over the years. Oh my God! With the exception of a few states, I can reach out to almost any big or small city, province, parish, or township in the nation and find a friend who will help me with any problem I…

As we begin to prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, there’s one word that is in the forefront of most people’s minds. Family. Grocery stores are buzzing, airports are getting busier, and highways are filling up because it’s the time of year we give thanks and good blessings for friends and family.   When we think…

I was in awe reading the story of a Detroit man who would walk 21 miles round trip every day to and from his factory job because his car wasn’t working. Stories of individuals overcoming adversity to reach unimaginable success excite me. These stories light a fire in my heart that provide motivation in my…

I remember when I was in college. I would eat a half-gallon of “vanilla and chocolate” ice cream, and thought I had hit the motherlode. Man, that was so satisfying to me. I would rationalize that eating ice cream in the morning would balance itself out as I burned energy throughout the day by moving…

After a tumultuous presidential election, we will hopefully begin the peaceful transfer of power. For many, uncertainty is the central theme not just in this country, but all over the world. The supporters of the candidate who won the election are excited about the incoming administration, and for those whose candidate came up short, there…

The line of a very popular restaurant was weaving out the front door and down the street. Few thought this day would come. The restaurant was reopening in a new building with a new floor plan and more space. I walked up to the front door smiling. I knew of the tremendous obstacles that stood…