“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who […]
Sitting in the terminal at CMH, I’m pausing to reflect on this past trip to Columbus. By a long shot, this was the most wonderful time together we’ve had in the holiday season, since the passing of our Father in 2007. It’s a bit overwhelming to sit and soak in the moments and memories that […]
Over the years, I’ve heard many various definitions and lessons concerning the topic of integrity. As I’ve grown older, it’s become strikingly evident that a textbook interpretation of integrity is a far cry from actual life experience on the matter. Attributes such as integrity and character are very similar to bricks; a wise man/woman will […]
Ohio. Home? Home. Not home. Ohio. Every time I return to visit my family, life seems to be undergoing a whirlwind of changes. One of the most memorable trips was during a last-minute surprise for my mother’s birthday; flying to Columbus, directly from China. She definitely didn’t see that one coming! Pondering at the year […]
While I’ve written several blogs referencing the gratitude I have for the parenting I received as a child – sprinkled with a few that state their discrepancies – one compliment I must pass on to my parents is the one they never hear. I’ve heard this compliment quite frequently over the years, from random acquaintances […]
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” At the age of 27, there’s a part of me that feels obligated to feel ‘grown up’ as an adult. All of the usual responsibilities, such as: paying bills, generating income, being responsible, having ethical/moral standards and reading from newspapers, are an active part of […]
They say “home is where the heart is.” It’s taken a few years to understand what this means. But, I’m finally starting to understand the meaning behind the quote. Whether it’s sleeping on a concrete floor in Laos, a cheetah-print covered bunk bed in Taiwan or sleeping in the relative comfort of the couch at […]
Reflecting on a conversation I had with my younger brother, in attempts to sell him on the idea of moving to Dallas (he’ll move…), I am reminded that one of the biggest barriers we have to overcome in our lives is knowing what we don’t know; many doors of opportunity in our lives are closed […]
December is here. And what a December it is turning out to be… I’m hoping there’s a bit of inspiration to be found at the bottom of the cup of coffee I just poured. It’s a Thursday in every sense of the word. There’s a lot of buzz going on in my head about what […]
“We’ve got it all wrong. We should be thankful every day, and have one day to complain!” My life is beautiful. That could sum up this entire blog entry. On Thanksgiving, we’re reminded to give thanks for all that we have in our lives; the people, places, times, opportunities and blessings we’ve had bestowed upon […]