Our neighbor is an avid cyclist and has completed a 100-mile run. I asked him if he has ever woken up on the morning of an endurance event feeling tired, as our energy level can vary from day to day. He said that he gets in a zone on days when he is contending and...

In the two years I have been writing this weekly blog, I’ve written it in many places, from an airplane to a hospital bed. As an old soul and deep thinker, I have shared personal thoughts, experiences and lessons I have learned throughout my extraordinary journey....

As toddlers we may be scared of bugs. Children might fear the dark. Adolescents may dread what others think of them. Adults’ concerns can be relationships, careers, homes, money, family and much more. The elderly might experience new anxieties as dear friends their...

I carry symbols of luck with me daily. In my change purse you will find a United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Master Gunnery Sergeant coin, which was given to me by a dear friend, Ed Loch, who passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2007. Next to this coin is a...

They say timing is everything. It was a gorgeous CA evening last fall when a dear stray cat walked down our driveway and into our lives and hearts. Noah knelt down and the kitty cautiously walked towards us. Noah petted him and the cat rubbed up against my leg. I...