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As children, everything is new. We have wide lenses that take in all kinds of impressions. A simple walk in the woods can turn into an epic adventure—we notice everything, from the sounds of a nearby stream to the calls of birds, the shapes of…

I used to believe it was my job to have answers for others, especially my family. I freely shared my beliefs, opinions, and ideas whenever asked—and to be honest, sometimes when I wasn't. I was pretty confident in both what I believed and how I…

Today, I’m excited to catch up with my high school friend, Kenny Hersch. His story is truly one of a kind, and I think you’ll find this conversation with him an absolute joy. Kenny’s symptoms began with minor neurological issues, but it took two years…

If you’re not familiar with the myth of Sisyphus, he was the king of Corinth who was punished by Hades for cheating death. His punishment was to push a boulder up a mountain for eternity. Well, after the last seven weeks of dealing with a…

I took Spanish in high school. While I have a good ear for sounds (thanks to my musical training), I had little interest in learning verb tenses and other grammatical intricacies. It was a struggle. Fast forward to last year: I started playing around with…

As I mentioned before, this summer has been a challenge. Between a shoulder issue that has put me into physical therapy, acupuncture, and other healing modalities, as well as COVID, a sinus infection, and a secondary virus, I’ve spent a good deal of time on…

I can’t say that this summer has been my best, although I can point to the days spent with both of my kids and all three granddaughters as precious and wonderful. I’ve been dealing with a few issues that have hampered me physically and taken…

David Rynick was a big deal in college—serving on the university senate, co-captaining the wrestling team, and enjoying much attention. But despite all his achievements, he wasn’t happy.  This realization set him on a path to explore what mattered to him beyond just achieving more…