Knocking At Heaven’s Door
The loss of a child will be the worst traumatic event any parent can experience. Although death is inevitable, when it comes violently and without warning, especially to a child, it is unspeakable. I hope I can find the words to offer even the slightest comfort to those who lost Jeremiah before his time on […]
Hello World
Can saying “hello” save a life? In some cases, it can, but for most of us, it can lead to a happier, more productive, and abundant life—one that could keep us from entering the gates of isolation sitting alone, quietly, away from crowds. We are biologically wired for deep connection, yet today’s world offers little […]
People Of The Flint
Winter is reluctantly giving up its chilly grip on the Mohawk Valley, and as the snow melts and the temperatures rise, our thoughts turn to spring. The people of the Mohawk Valley Region live in the ancestral homeland of the Native American Iroquois and today still share and celebrate its distinguished history. It is a fascinating mosaic […]
Take Me Back
Take me back – life was so simple then I can remember when I became someone’s best friend Someone who would love only me The greatest of all my days How did I let it slip away Let me make it brand new, oh Lord Help me to remember when I had drifted out to […]
Family Ties Are Everyone’s Sacrifice
American communities are filled with people who seem to think they are “too busy” to help others but at the same time go around singing We Are Family. They believe it requires carrying huge burdens they don’t have time for. Nothing could be further from the truth. It’s the small gestures that […]