The inspiration for this blog is the result of a blog I read today from another dad with a son in recovery when he asked “Where are the Dads?” Shortly after I was celebrating and embracing the powerful transitions occurring in my life, I was having lunch with a couple of close, trusted friends. Both […]
“You cannot fix what you don’t understand” There are a lot of opinions, thoughts, ideas, and answers tossed around about solving any one of the many problems in our society. Economic issues, international crisis, political gamesmanship make up of a few of these active problems. The irony in these challenges are that far too many […]
Lately, I have been doing a lot of reading. My book list ranges from insightful, inspirational to those that are jarring reminders of the physical, emotional and psychological components of addiction. I need to read more inspiring books. It has been four hard, painful, sometime rewarding years. I have been on one very long, massive, […]
“Nothing is of more value than the people you connect with — the lesson, the experience, and the gift of that interaction is more impactful than the event itself.” As I embarked and reflected on my recent twenty-two day driving and cycling adventure to the Pacific Northwest and back, one of the keys to the […]
“Face your deficiencies and acknowledge them; but do not let them master you. Let them teach you patience, sweetness, insight.” – Helen Keller Over time I have become more keenly aware of my shortcomings — both real and perceived. In the past, my desire to overcome them or overcompensate for them has defined many of my interactions […]
