-
Who’s Following Who?

I’ve never considered myself a confident person. Sure, I am confident in certain situations and with select groups. But unabashed confidence isn’t my typical demeanor, especially if I’m in a place I’ve never been. I have a daughter, Melody, who is one of the most confident people I know. Even if she’s not completely sure…
-
Who Am I Really?

At seven years of age, Ward shows up in a multitude of ways. He can be the dapper young man who is polite and gracious. He can be the focused student who strives to do his best in class, or the fiercely competitive soccer player who pushes himself to practice and improve his shot, or…
-
Who Should I Ask?

photo courtesy of Crina Miriam Cretu on Unsplash I can’t pick out a decent watermelon to save my hide. For years, I’ve been told that you thump the melon and listen for a hollow sound. So I thump away, each and every watermelon. I have no idea what hollow sounds like. I could literally play…
-
When New Is Welcomed

Three-year-olds are notorious for wanting to do things themselves. They’re often impatient with change, they’re not fond of receiving advice from anyone, and they tend to express their independence with big feelings. I was recently in Tucson to help my daughter and her husband by watching their two girls while the family attended a memorial…
