People often say they’ve “lived another day,” but if you pause to think about it, that phrase can carry a hidden truth: each day we live is also one less day in our life. Time is always moving forward, and every sunrise is both a new beginning and a quiet reminder that life is extremely […]

Today, my thoughts drifted toward my own mortality, and a gentle sadness settled over me. It wasn’t fear that stirred within me—there was no panic or dread—but rather a tender ache at the thought of leaving behind the people I love. My heart lingered on the faces of those I hold dear, on the laughter […]

I try to play by the rules, to live my life in a way that’s fair and honest, but sometimes it feels like it just doesn’t pay off. I wake up each day with the intention of doing things the right way—whether it’s following the policies of society, respecting other people’s boundaries, or just holding […]

I feel everything too deeply. Every word, every glance, every shift in the atmosphere seems to crawl under my skin and take root. A song can unravel me, a memory can consume me, and the smallest kindness can bring me to tears. My empathy is a double-edged sword—it allows me to connect, to truly see […]

There comes a point in life when you begin to understand that relationships are not sustained by assumptions. They are sustained by expression. We often believe that the people closest to us “just know” how we feel. We assume our loyalty proves it. We assume our presence proves it. We assume years together prove it. […]

This past month has been an incredibly emotional challenge without our beloved dog, Delaney. She would have turned 15 years old this month, a milestone that reminds us of the many beautiful years we shared together. Her presence filled our home with joy, comfort, and unconditional love. Every day without her feels quieter, and small […]

People see your strength in the way you rise to every challenge, in the way you carry yourself with resilience that seems unshakable. They admire how you handle responsibilities without complaint, how you show up even when it feels impossible, and how you keep moving forward no matter what life throws your way. To the […]

We have never witnessed such overwhelming crime, evil, and corruption as we face today. The world feels as though it has slipped into a perpetual twilight, a darker place where dishonesty and malice no longer lurk in the shadows but instead stand boldly in plain sight. Each sunrise brings with it more headlines of scandal, […]

Day 14 – The English Channel – May 17, 2019

We are currently in the very waters where our military crossed the English Channel on June 6, 1944. It is extremely humbling to be in this very historic area. Trying to imagine the thoughts and feelings of those young men during the crossing, heading for the beaches of Normandy. They have all my respect and […]

Day 13 – Cobh & Cork City, Ireland – May 16, 2019

It started out to be a lousy, rotten, stinkin’ day. Pat woke up this morning unable to walk. I immediately contacted the ship’s medical staff, who came to our stateroom with a wheelchair and transported her to the medical facilities on board. Her left leg had developed what the doctor said was a Baker’s Cyst, […]