Born of Fire
Today is a special day for me. It is a hard one, but also one filled with memories, encouragement, inspiration and hope. It is my sister, Michelle's birthday. The reason it is hard is that Michelle never lived to see this day. She fought a hard battle with cancer, and beat it, but not in …
I've said it before, and I'll say it again... I have great kids. Recently I was listening to a comedian who talked about "those parents" who want to call you every time their child does something. "Hey Kenneth! Billy just took his first steps!" To the recipient of those calls, texts, DM's and such, many …
Somewhere between 365 and 610 million miles away from us, in the vast expanse of space, lies a planet with 4 of its moons still visible... Amidst all that darkness... literally millions and millions of miles of darkness, light still shines. I read a tweet today about someone being overwhelmed and depressed over all the …
know that you are more valuable and have more to offer than a comic book character. And even though you may not hear the words that often, that doesn't mean that people aren't scouring the pages of life and relationship to find you.
About a month ago, 2 of my brothers, my girlfriend and her daughter, and I had the opportunity to go to sunny (and very hot) Arizona to celebrate my mom's birthday. A great time was had by all, and as always, it made me appreciate this powerhouse of a woman all the more. Now, for …
While I didn't make any overt declarations that day, something in me moved to want to be the man that Mr. McCullough saw in me.
Words, ideas, concepts... I live for them. Really, I do. It's even built into the core of the meaning of my name. I have been a writer all of my life, and I do relish the times when I am able to sit down with virtual pen and paper, and let the words flow. Lately, …
Her grandmother used to make maps for a living, and Imani lives to navigate them all... all because she is unafraid to ask why.
...I can fight you and I might win, but if I get you to fight each other, I am sure to win. In the foxhole, we may look different, talk different, even like different football teams, but in that time we are, and have to be, one.
being willing to get in the dirt with them, to listen, to understand and to find that common ground, makes each person better, stronger and more healthy.