Have you ever woken up with a song in your heart, ready to sing? Music has a way of connecting us to something bigger, making…
A Million Ways to Die
A couple of weeks ago, I was watching the movie You Gotta Believe with Luke Wilson. It’s a story about a group of boys who…
Toilet Seats and Tap Water
After spending a month in Central America and Mexico, I have to tell you it’s the simplest of things that a person appreciates. That brings…
Roberto Barrios Waterfalls
If you are looking for a fantastic place to spend the day, you should check out Roberto Barrios Waterfalls about 31 kilometres south of Palenque…
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles… But Really Only Buses
On my last vacation, we had a few new adventures. As I write this, I’m riding a local bus in Belize. It’s such an interesting…
Words are Powerful
I believe words to have great power. There are so many things they can tell. Have you watched the movie Braveheart? The part where Mel…
Edward the Crazy Man and the Story of John: A Reflection on Empathy and Homelessness
Edward the Crazy Man is a storybook my brother gifted to my daughter when she was in middle school. It tells the story of a…
The Ultimate Gift
I recently had the pleasure of taking a vacation with my brother and his family. His kids are between four and ten years old. It’s…
Riding the Waves of Grief
Grief has a way of sneaking in when you least expect it. One moment, you’re doing something ordinary—folding laundry, putting away groceries, or making a…
Living with ADD Undiagnosed
I wanted to talk about this because I think there is a lot of relevance to it, especially since nowadays it seems that everything has…