It was sad to hear that Senator Olympia Snowe would not be running for re-election. She served our state with distinction for years, but the struggles and frustration eventually became too much for her. She remained true to her beliefs … Continue reading →

I am looking for someone and you may know who they are? I am looking for someone who embodies the definition of courageous. They are not deterred by danger or pain and they may be your neighbor or relative. They … Continue reading →

I was at my son’s hockey game last night and I saw a young child hold his hand across his heart during the playing of our national anthem. It made me proud to be an American and it made me … Continue reading →

Yes, it has been a while since I’ve shared any thoughts, but I heard something the other day that got my wheels spinning. Watching a talk show, I heard a woman explain how she “understood” why her 21 year old … Continue reading →

I have been humbled three times in past couple weeks as a few folks have told me that I inspired them to do something special. One friend told me that I inspired him in some small way to leave his … Continue reading →

Adversity comes in many shapes and sizes. We all face it at some point in our lives, and some people deal with it on a regular basis. The true definition is “a state of hardship or affliction”. My definition is … Continue reading →

We will probably never know what happened to little Caylee Anthony, but a majority of the general public seems to think her mother, Casey, was responsible for her death. I have no idea was actually happened, but I do know … Continue reading →

Those were the words the man told me in the Portland CrossFit gym as I complained about being too old to endure the pain. I looked for some unwanted fat on this guy, but I was unable to see an … Continue reading →

Most people work hard for their money, yet there will always be unscrupulous thieves more than happy to scam that money away. This time of year particularly the thieves are on the prowl. Who do they target? They tend to … Continue reading →

They say you should never discuss or debate religion or politics. I tend to avoid the topics, but some events that I’ve witnessed this past week have given me a reason to write. I can’t help thinking about our founding … Continue reading →