I can finally read my own book! That is to say, “I’m Here: Compassionate Communication in Patient Care” is FINALLY available on Audible. Wow, even just typing that made my heart flutter a bit! [...]
A few weeks ago, The Hotness and I were on a road trip. The trip wasn’t long enough to warrant road snacks, but we got them anyway. As we’re cruising along I-95, drinking our Mountain Dew and [...]
I believe there is absolute truth in the words and philosophies of Bob Marley. His dreams of unity, love, optimism and embracing humanity are guiding principles by which I live much of my life. [...]
Yesterday, I got a note from a reader. She’s just completed “After This…” and wanted to express her feelings and appreciation. I love fan mail. Anyone who tells you that they don’t is a big, fat [...]
Terrifying thought, huh? Scooby Doo is my favorite cartoon of all time. In one episode, there was an evil clown who used hypnosis as a way to keep those meddling teenagers away from his haunted [...]
I’ve made some great friends through the National Speakers Association, two of which are Jason and Kim Kotecki. They’re based in Madison, WI and run the Escape Adulthood Summit; a time for adults [...]
Okay, while I don’t get real formal with New Year’s resolutions, I did have a few things I’d really like to do in 2018. On January 1, I was able to accomplish each thing on my list: Meditate [...]
Back when I was an undergrad and pledging the Kappa Sigma fraternity, I had to study a lot. Not academics, but the history, foundations and pillars of the organization. As I studied, I learned [...]
When it comes to the mental health crisis in America, I have to defer to those with more knowledge than I. For severely mentally ill folks (I’m talking the kinds of folks who walk into malls with [...]
Today is International Women’s Day and I just want to publically acknowledge all the women who have touched my life and who make me a better person. Obviously, I start with my mother who not only [...]