Talking with my mother as I have started to do hospice work to learn about her experiences with end-of-life care over many years.

About her life and what she had learned

We talked about what is found meaningful and wonderful in teaching and working with diverse children.

I quiz my girlfriend on the most meaningful moments our relationship has had to offer. How these moments have had implications in Destinee’s life. Toward the end comes a short reflection on the meaning of family.

A chat with my father about dedication, changing times, and life lessons. Having worked consistently since the age of 11, I feel my father embodies resilience and drive. Never making excuses or complaining is something very rare and quite admirable,...

A summary of a mother’s love of family and life.

An overlooked tree. Ceaseless drive. Sean Connery. What do these three unrelated things have in common? They tell the extraordinary story of Ray Wise, who was interviewed by Forrest Wheeler in Los Angeles in 2018. Since youth in Akron, Ohio,...

My Father talking about his experience building the house we built.

Here I ask myself some questions about important people and lesson in my life, as well as some memories and advice to others.