Asking For Help
In the aftermath of Hurricane Charley, a team from my Rotary Club, called the Rotary Rotary Foundation Fryers, went to Arcadia, FL...
Moments
The second weekend in August 2004, I was on vacation in Saint Augustine, FL when Hurricane Charley blasted its way through southwest...
Doing Good in the World
As a child, my mother modeled the giving soul. Of course, she gave to her family; but she gave to others, too. Even when we didn’t...
The Chain Gang
Growing up in the 50’s and 60’s in rural north Florida, I saw things that we wouldn’t see today. One common sight on Hwy 301 in front of...
The Ring - Part 4, Believe
The fourth of the letter on my ring is ‘B’ for BELIEVE. We can have a dream, make a plan and act to make it a reality. But, when times...
The Ring - Part 2, Plan
Last week we talked about the first letter of the four letters of success which are represented on my ring. The first letter is D for...
The Ring - Part 1, Dream
As I turned 40, I thought I’d give myself a gift that would be meaningful for many years to come. Something like a college class ring. ...
If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you
When I was 19, I joined the Marine Corps and reported to Parris Island where Marine recruits in the eastern U.S. went through boot camp....
Forgiveness
Back in the 70’s, I decided to purchase some shares of stock of a local bank that was expanding. Because of the number I bought, I was...
Knock, and the Door Will Open
In 1994, my daughter, Ashley, graduated from college with a degree in child psychology. Upon graduation she began counseling middle...
