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A pink blossom and fallen petals on a wet sidewalk at sunrise after a night of rain.

Isabella’s Day 2026

It has been 23 years since Isabella both entered and exited this world. Straight from the warmth and comfort of her Mom directly to the hands of God. That is what I believe. That belief is in large part how…

A child's tea set on a small table with two empty chairs in soft morning light

Dear Isabella

In June of this year I wrote a letter to Thalia as she prepares to leave home for college next month. That letter is called Fly Away Princess and it is on this site. What most readers do not know…

An empty wooden chair beside a window with soft morning light falling across the seat

I Believe In Angels

This post first appeared on my old blog Good Plus One in July 2011. That blog was started when my wife was diagnosed with cancer a second time. I am bringing it over here because it is a big part…

Blessings Come From the Worst of Times

Welcome to the Inspiration side of this site. I shared the short version of my story in the ABOUT section. I am 58 years old so there are a lot of stories to my life but this story is THE…