Today I will have the tough parental job of escorting my son to the funeral Mass of a fellow Boy Scout. It's an experience that led me to write How To Stay Safe This Summer. I write this post to honor the memory of Boy Scout John “Reid” Comita. Reid was an amazing 15-year-old upcoming sophomore and honor student. He was actively involved in his school men’s chorus and the Scouting program. Just last month Reid, along with my son, completed their Order of the Arrow challenge and became ... View the Post

Earlier this week I completed a semester-long internship. I can now say that I am very thankful for having had the experience. I may be The World’s Oldest Intern. The World’s Oldest Intern Now here’s the shameful part where I admit that I tried almost everything to get out of doing it. When that didn’t work I decided to avoid this particular graduation requirement and hoped it would go away. Procrastination almost never results in progress. So, I finally started applying to ... View the Post

Happy Palm Sunday! Recently a few readers inquired if I was still observing the Lenten season. In past years I have talked about what Lent was and participated in 40 bags in 40 days, among other posts. Giving Up or Giving Back. But this year I have quietly been observing Lent while practicing the instructions given in Matthew 6:1-4. So I am NOT going to talk about what I have been doing to prepare my heart for the arrival of Easter. I will only say that it does not involve in giving ... View the Post

I was going to write about something entirely different today, but it can wait. This story is too good. It made my heart explode into a million pieces. A Happy Ending. A Happy Ending I am a HUGE advocate for the foster child program. Many people often don’t consider foster care on their journey to becoming parents. I hope by sharing this wonderful story perhaps someone will open their heart and home to a foster child and make them their forever child. Judge Jason Disbrow * Millie ... View the Post