ADDICTION (A Disease, or perhaps a war)

Years ago I came across this image while working with youth in the criminal justice system. It left a powerful impression on how I saw addiction going forward. I knew there would be a day when this picture would be a part of something I wrote. How's that New Year's resolution going?  If you read my recent …

A Lesson from the Peanut Butter Jar

Okay… maybe this is silly or stupid, but maybe not so much. I was making my breakfast “shake” this morning and I reached the bottom of the peanut butter jar. I worked my spoon diligently in an effort to salvage as much peanut butter as I could before tossing the jar in the recycle. As …

Got To Start somewhere

GETTING TO THE END OF THE DRIVEWAY Several months ago, my wife made a statement that stuck with me.  We were having a conversation about incorporating some form of physical activity into our lives on a regular basis.  She talked about walking in the neighborhood and said that if she could “just get to the …