Go the Route

This past weekend, I achieved a personal goal that earlier this year seemed almost impossible: I ran (and completed) an 18-mile race. At this distance, every runner must adapt to unexpected conditions…tired and tight muscles, cramping, changes in the weather…it’s not easy. Those who finish push through the pain and continue to run, one step [...]

Generosity

When the economy tanked a few years ago, my life became more difficult than I ever could have imagined. My income dropped substantially. Each alimony payment seemed to weigh heavier than the last. And for the first time in my life, I wondered if I’d be able to stay on my own two feet. After [...]