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 …

DEATH LOST ITS LEAD

Sports imitates life… As I journaled early one morning this week, I thought of a gal on my caseload.  She has a name…but she will remain nameless here.  Our conversations the past two weeks have stirred me; inspired me.  Seriously… the transformation in the past two weeks has been nothing short of a miracle.  These …