My, it has been a full two years! I had no idea of the time and effort it would take to launch and grow a non-profit while at the same time keeping the bills paid. Perhaps it is akin to the naivety that is part of being pregnant for the first time. The ignorance allows you to move into ...READ MORE »

If you’re on social media at all then you’ve no doubt seen people using the phrase, “All the feels.” Basically, it means that some experience is causing you to have a strong wave of emotion, either positive or negative. Such as: My little guy starts his 1st official day of tee-ball practice today & I’m havin’ all the feels. Holding my baby ...READ MORE »

One of my brothers just moved with his young family from Japan to Calgary, Alberta. It is cold in both Japan and Canada, but it is a different kind of cold in Calgary. During one 20 below cold spell, my brother sat his three children (ages 10, 8, and 5) down and instructed them that if anyone told them ...READ MORE »

What is it about the ocean that is so calming? Perhaps it’s the majesty and recognition that I am in no way in control. I could easily be swept away in the strength of its waves. Perhaps it is the beauty–the waves rolling in and the sun sparkling on each cap. Or the rhythm–it is ongoing. There is no ...READ MORE »