The chaos of life is constantly knocking at the door, waiting to invite itself in. At times, there seem to be few escapes from the stacks of paperwork at the office and the ever expanding list of things to do at home. All the while, the more significant parts of life are swirling around us,…

In this beautiful city, on this wet, rainy day, I am grateful. I am grateful for the dance of the city lights on the ripples in the water and the dull pulse of the traffic as it calms for the night. I am grateful for the way the rain washes away the grittiness of the…

  In my family, the animals are king. Growing up there was no family dinner that did not include finding a cat curled up on one of the dining room chairs or having the dog coax you into giving him food from your plate with his big, watery eyes. From celebration to devastation, our pets…

  “You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.” -Steve Jobs The above is taken from Steve Jobs’ famous Stanford commencement address. I love what he says here and find myself referencing it often. If you haven’t seen or heard it yet, you can find it here. It really is…