Welcome to the X.

Looking back, we can recount (to a greater or lesser extent) the path that brought us to where we are right now. We can examine the lessons learned, the bumps and bruises, the victories, the crushing defeats, the anger and the frustration. The dots connected…

How many of you remember The Chambers Brothers song, “Time Has Come Today”? The song played in the background the other day and caught my attention, as I hadn’t heard it for many years. I had to stop, hit replay and really listen. Not only…

In a previous post, I shared my challenge of getting back into an exercise routine while dealing with the demands of physical therapy. But before a plan of action can be struck, it’s beneficial to examine the various aspects of the issue. Like most things,…

These last few months have been a significant challenge. I’m dealing with both leg issues and tendonitis in my elbow. These situations have placed a hold on my routine of weight training—and I am less than happy about it. While I have been engaged in…

Every person has a story that matters. We all have different backgrounds, perspectives, and life lessons. We’ve all lived through experiences that could benefit the lives of others too, if we share them. One of the goals of Chapter X is to foster human connection.…

“What are your goals?” “What are your dreams?” Regardless of what stage of life you’re in, these are two questions that raise my hackles (if indeed I had any). Goals: Is it a number? It is a place? Is it a destination? Dreams: Is it…

The outdoor furniture, hoses, pots and assorted decorations are stored away for the winter. The vegetable garden is clear of stakes and cages until the spring. The bushes are trimmed back, bulbs are planted, and the last application of fertilizer was put down on the…