In a lifetime, a diverse array of doors open and close. Some doors will always lack logical justification. But in some seasons stepping through may be the right step to take. You can afford the risk, potential loss and cost. Which doors are worth taking the risk and walking through before they close? Maybe that…

There are certain lessons that are a joy to learn over and over again. The unprecedented joy children find in small objects. The world continuing to spin after taking a day off of work. The impact a small act of kindness can have. The importance of staying hydrated.

Charles was within his first few months of life. Having been born amidst a chorus of chirps great joy was found in discovering life’s prize storerooms. Thus far spring was his favorite. It had a cheerful tone to it. And, contributing to some extent, was the fact that it was the season he was born…

To see growth is an accomplishment by itself. To celebrate that growth requires pause. To pause is to make a choice.

A temple makes for an unlikely gift candidate. However, that notion proved no obstruction to the generosity of Egypt after receiving help from the U. S. to move some of their historical monuments to safety as Egypt embarked on constructing a large dam. How the temple made it to the U. S. and eventually to…