Earth Lost an Angel
On October 8, 2019, according to my daughter Kimmy, “The earth lost another angel.” This blog is my eulogy for that angel, Ani O’Conner. Kimmy knew Ani well, having babysat …
The Mental Health Message w/ Nick Hausted
Where is the balance between humanism and Christian fundamentalism? While mental health professionals take a largely secular approach to their practice, I discuss the combination of psychology and faith while telling the history …
A Transformation Story
Being the CEO of a 501 c-3 non-profit corporation, I signed up for a program through Wells Fargo that donates distressed properties to corporations like mine. As soon as I …
Announcement–We’re Moving!
It’s time I made this announcement, even though I’d rather deny it. We’ve lived in Philadelphia for 15 years this December. We moved into 1103 Cromwell Road, Wyndmoor (a suburb) …
Dog Blog
My parents named our dog “Heinz” in reference the Heinz catsup slogan, “57 varieties.” They figured our friendly mutt had 57 varieties of dog coursing through his veins. I have …
Purpose–Compost or Character?
I remember a tense chat I had with my youngest daughter, who at about five years old became angry over some comment I made during dinner. She stalked off, planting …
You Become What You Think You Are
People tend to become what they think they are. Studies validate this, but so do common sense and experience. For instance, which one of us can’t remember a fidgety grade …
I’ll Take Marriage
Mike regaled me with gifts this Christmas: a coat from Land’s End, new cookware, dress gloves, and, to top it off, a two-night stay at the Marriot in Lancaster, PA. …
My Brother the Ironman
Dear Friends, Today my 51 year-old brother completed the Cozumel, Mexico Ironman triathlon in 13 hours, 23 minutes, and 36 seconds. He finished 1069th among the nearly 2500 competitors and …
“The First Crack out of the Box!”
Dear Friends, My late father, Richard D. Wilson, was known for such pithy one-liners. He first slung this one at me on a long, hot family road trip to Florida. …