Third Week in October

Friendship So what is so important about the third week in October?  Other than Christmas, it is the best time of the year!  And if you are a Cubs fan (which I am!) we made our way into the World Series which seems like a dream come true, but that is not the reason...

Compassion for all Illnesses

When I was a teenager, my grandfather suffered from depression.  He was in and out of hospitals and continuously in treatment and on medication.  Since he had witnessed my grandmother hit and killed by a drunk driver, I assumed his depression was a natural residual...

Give and Take of Trust

The concept of trust is interesting.  You give and receive trust.  It can be broken in a heartbeat.  There is wisdom in withholding trust.  Some can easily give trust yet some need proof before they will give it.  Receiving trust is a responsibility. While most people...

And the Decision is?

Several years ago, just before my daughter graduated from college I received a call from her.  She was obviously upset and crying.  Upon asking what was troubling her, she said she didn’t know which job to take.  While most children graduating college are hoping...