I have been writing blog posts for the past year and a half, many focused on the coronavirus pandemic impact on families following a loved one’s death. I sincerely hope that my thoughts have helped folks begin to reconcile tragic circumstances. Today’s blog shifts the focus to myself and my family. Last week I became… Continue reading Living Life
Tag: Grief and Loss
Our Country Mourns, Again
Watching the news regarding the Uvalde Elementary School shootings was beyond troubling. The police spokesperson tried to explain what happened, stuttering over words, nearly weeping, and apologizing personally for the errors which were made. Seeing the interview with the Senator from the Texas district in which Uvalde is located was harder still. He sobbed throughout… Continue reading Our Country Mourns, Again
My mother’s day
On Mother’s Day this month our family came together to celebrate my daughter Erin, a mother of three, and my wife, also a mother of three. I enjoyed the festive occasion celebrating the two mothers whom I love and respect for the role they have play in their children’ lives. In my career, I worked… Continue reading My mother’s day
Too Nice?
Years ago, I decided to leave the human resources management field but had no idea where I would end up working. Someone suggested I meet with a recruiting professional, sometimes called a “head hunter.” I was somewhat leery, but having no other ideas, I called the recommended person and scheduled a meeting. The meeting date… Continue reading Too Nice?
The Perfect Storm Revisited
What is the “the perfect storm?” In the movie, The Perfect Storm (released in 2000), the worst possible storm predictions came together to create a tempest in the North Atlantic Ocean. The fishing boat in the midst of it did not have a chance. There may be another type of perfect storm brewing in our… Continue reading The Perfect Storm Revisited
Seeking Peace
All kinds of thoughts going through my mind these last few weeks. The Center for Disease Control reported we may choose to wear a mask, or not wear it, based on the infection rates of where will live. Of course, this sounds positive and is based on the clear statistics across the U.S. that the… Continue reading Seeking Peace
The Good in Our Life
I still feel as if we all are isolated. A few days ago, I needed to visit a drug store. I was thinking two or three times about going – will it be crowded, which mask do I have in the car... the one my sister-in-law made – not safe but comfortable, or the N-95… Continue reading The Good in Our Life
Grateful, But Vigilant
I start off 2022 feeling grateful for my circumstances – wonderful family, nice home, relatively good health, numerous friends, interesting pastimes, resources to enjoy life. But, I am also vigilant because of the continued pandemic, the government, the culture, the future and the impact of all these matters on my friends and our country. I… Continue reading Grateful, But Vigilant
Thoughts for a New Year
During the Christmas season, Christians reflect on the word “peace.” In the faith tradition, Christ is the Messiah and the Prince of Peace. We sing of sleeping in “heavenly peace,” and wish “Peace on earth, good will to all” in the hymn, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear. The advantage of using this word for the blog… Continue reading Thoughts for a New Year
One Year Old
Just over one year ago – November 16, 2020 to be exact, I started this blog...At Peace. The first blog post coincided with the U.S. approaching 250,000 pandemic deaths. I listed seven major losses that people were experiencing at that time... a significant number of additional people still are. I wrote that many people were… Continue reading One Year Old
At Peace 