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When I had my first baby I received all types of advice. There were a plethora of well-intentioned individuals who wanted to warn me of how to best transition into this major life change. A rule follower as always I tried to practice as they continually preached. I could never have guessed these pearls of…

A friend of mine posted a link on Facebook asking everyone to type the one word which best describes them. Or should I say, the single word we hope best describes us? It’s hard to narrow it down to a few characters, after all, I think most of us aspire to be the best human…

I’ve been a little inconsistent as of late – with my column that is. I had no idea how consuming it would be to go to court. The stress of standing before someone who was once your very best friend in the whole world. Despite my reality, I still find myself asking how it came…

I just met with my divorce attorney. It’s our four-year anniversary. Who knew I would be ending one relationship and beginning another? After all, I never imagined my divorce would last the duration of the Presidency. I believed it to be one and done. A year that is. A few handshakes, phone calls, and meetings.…

In church last week the priest spoke of suffering. He cautioned us – Do not become armchair Catholics – suffering is intuitive to this thing we call living. There is no question my faith has gotten me through this difficult divorce and every other hard time before it. I am a proud Catholic and hold fast to…

There is a contradiction to Hurricane Harvey’s torment. The images which blend the horrific and the inspiring. The portraits of both professional and ordinary heroes: Linking arms to rescue motorists Hugging tear soaked victims Risking life  for even four legged loves Carrying the elderly to safety Tirelessly loading and delivering supplies And more. In some…

Oh boy, the quintessential question, “Why am I still not divorced?” Okay…in the larger scheme of life I was meant to walk this path and I have no doubt about it. I was meant to be reduced and humbled, rebuilt and to help others on the same path. I know this truth because my faith…

Praise presents itself in many different varieties.  There are physical compliments: You are beautiful, you are handsome, the outfit you’re wearing is stylish or even you are in such great shape. And hey, who doesn’t love a good outward nod, but they are just that – external. There are also personal compliments: You are such…
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