I have come to the conclusion that my life is not supposed to be normal. While you may applaud this fact, I have to be honest when I say I long for the chance to just be normal. You know, like all the great family pics on social media.

I can trace this yearning back to...

In the midst of working the other day, I decided to take a break and turn on the television.

Two stories were on about Lake Michigan swimming conditions. There was a reporter with his back to a sign that was emblazoned with “Red Flag. No Swimming.” Much to the reporter’...

Living in the NOW.

Seems like psycho-babble, no?

What if no one knew anything about you?

Your past was just that. PASSED?

No laurels to rest upon, no “connections” to brag about.

What if all you brought to the table was YOU?

What would be your strengths?

If no one knew you or...