March 10, 2025
Would you stop?! The man with the money says he does not have it. You need to stop begging! I hate to admit it, but I said this when I was six! It was a sunny, 80-degree, peaceful Sunday afternoon. As was typical, my parents took my elder sister and
March 3, 2025
When things go wrong, who do you blame? I don’t know about you, but I usually blame myself: If my car tire punctures on the freeway, I blame myself for driving over a nail. – As if I knew it was there! During a discussion, if a friend expresses hurt
February 24, 2025
What would my mom tell me if she were here? I imagine my future daughter asking this question at several crossroads in her life journey. I hope I am just a call away. But if I am not, how will I respond to her? Typically, I write to benefit others
February 17, 2025
“I wanted to let you know I am getting divorced.” A long time ago, a friend called me and whispered these words – breathlessly! Unfortunately, those heart-wrenching words are familiar. But the dreadful sound of endless sobbing that accompanies them is not! Each time is like none other: My jaw
February 10, 2025
What is winning? Crushing opposing teams in a Scrabble tournament! Landing our dream job! Witnessing our favorite teams bring home the 2025 Super Bowl or the 2026 FIFA World Cup! These are all winning moments when others laud us, and we bask in the glory of our achievement. However, what it means