You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Good

“I like Atticus the way he is,” my daughter told me. You see, Atticus Finch, the fictional hero of To Kill A Mockingbird holds special status in our house. I read the book to our kids when they were young and we were all inspired by Atticus’ consistent pursuit of...

The End is the Beginning

Beginnings and endings, like bookends, become markers we use to measure and frame our lives. I recently completed a goal which I have worked toward for twelve years. There is a great deal of gratitude that overwhelms you when something so long looked toward becomes a...

Safe People

I just finished a book written several years ago called Safe People: How To Find Relationships That Are Good For You And Avoid Those That Aren’t.  It is by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. In their many years of counseling they give great insight to...