Welcome to the X.

Even when it’s planned for, closing one chapter of our lives and opening a new one is an uncomfortable experience. As we face new challenges through this journey of Chapter X, we step out of our comfort zone and into the unknown which is an…

I don’t know about you, but I am a great “doer.” Give me a list of stuff that needs doing (provided it doesn’t involve power tools) and I’m all in. But what happens when the list is short or empty and there’s nothing “to do?”…

Several years ago, I began writing a novel just for the fun of it. I am an ending away from completing the first draft. The only problem is the manuscript calls to me constantly; it's a nagging itch in my brain. One that taunts me…

For many men, having a deep, heartfelt conversation can be anywhere from impossible to pretty damned hard. It challenges you to expose yourself and become vulnerable to the judgments of others. The idea of saying things like, “I’m scared,” or “I need help,” to another…

It’s no secret that eating a healthy diet is good for us and can help prevent certain diseases. But how does the food we put in our bodies impact our overall well being?  With that question in mind, I have invited Ron Mirante to join…

It’s no secret that eating a healthy diet is good for us and can help prevent certain diseases. But how does the food we put in our bodies impact our overall well being?  With that question in mind, I have invited Ron Mirante to join…

I’ve pretty much stopped watching the news. It's become a manipulative tool to work one’s emotions, like a puppet master pulling the strings. Think of the spectrum of stories that are meant to twist you this way and then that. Stories that promote outrage, like…

I don’t know about you, but I was raised to be tough; to endure hardships, to put on a steely face over hurt feelings. Boys are tough, girls are soft….that was the mantra. You carry those “tools” with you throughout your work life. “It’s a…