For the fifth time, a car in the right lane cut quickly into the left forcing me to brake. We had only been on the interstate for 20 minutes and the battle of the passing lane was raging. As I [...]

In his book, 12 Rules for Life, Dr. Jordan Peterson puts forth 12 precepts for living that he describes as “An Antidote to Chaos.” The book is profoundly compelling (you can read my brief [...]

Eyes wandering blankly, Gripped by hazy sleepiness, You surveyed the bustling lot With slow-motion awareness. Across the way, I see you Bobbing along with mom’s Springing step. Outlined against [...]

Sitting in a chair across the room, I watched as my daughter carried my nearly 12 month old grandson into the room He was sleepy and quiet from his nap. I watched for a few moments as he oriented [...]

There is no faith without doubt No courage without fear No way forward without obstacles These are the trials, the way of man. There can be no gain without loss No love without hate We cannot [...]

Walking down the tree-lined streets of Hillsdale, Michigan, I was overwhelmed with a sense of nostalgia. Though my relationship with this small town of about 8,000 people is only about six years [...]