As teenagers, my best friend and I worked all summer long mowing lawns forextra cash. Unwisely, we spent all of it. One of our favorite things to do wasto go to a little restaurant in town. We ate there so often that I wouldventure to say we tried nearly everything on the menu. My friend…
Don’t Jump on Me!
Recently, I came across a tiny gecko on the floor. If it had not moved, I would not have been aware of its presence. It was so small, barely over an inch long. I could hardly recognize it from some rubbage on the floor. I said hello little friend and went about my business trying…
Waiting for a Feeling? Part 3
I previously told a story about my video store dream at ten years of age. The original store was long gone by the time I got my driver’s license. However, my friend and I went to another store, where I formed a new video store dream. It was no longer about a game but something…
Waiting for a Feeling? Part 2
If you chose to face your fear wisely, then I send my congratulations to you. If you are still afraid, that is okay. When I said that courage comes once you face your fear, allow me to add a disclaimer. It doesn’t always come at one time. Sometimes it comes in small doses. When I…
Waiting for a Feeling? Part 1
Fear is sometimes a challenge. Many fears are irrational and unlikely to lead to grave consequences when we choose to face them. Yet there are others that can be deadly. Can we know the difference? If we genuinely want to be rid of our fear, then the onus is on us to research it. Facing…