Dear John, Continuing Conversation

Several conversations over the past few days continue to haunt me. In each circumstance the person expressing a viewpoint had...

The response to my earlier email was quick and direct. The words hit a little to close to home –...

Traveling across Europe is a great experience that carries one puzzling nuance. Since we do not yet have a universal...

There are certain roles in the family that I intensely dislike. Playing host, coordinator, manager, and overall tour guide when...

Trust is not something I find easy. First, there are far too many situations where trust is required. Second, nobody...

Of all age groups, teenagers carry the worst burden when it comes to others believing or perceiving that they care....

Last week I took advantage of being back in the US to have a physical. Every check on the day...

Yesterday, on a clear day, I realized I was blind. Today, on a quiet day, I realized I am partially...

In a moment of clear sight I knew that I was blind. I tried everything I knew of without success....

During the past few days I received several gifts beyond measure. I know that I did not deserve them, which...