I often think about history and the great leaders scattered throughout. There are so many known and unknown leaders who have produced profound speeches of inspiration and power, but one of my all-time favorite speeches was Theodore Roosevelt’s The Man in the Arean speech, which he gave at the Sorbonne Paris, France, on April 23,…

Today has been such an excellent day for Latasha and me. It is truly amazing what just a day makes. But as I have mentioned a few times, that rollercoaster is tricky. Today just happened to be a fun, downhill “weeeeee” straightaway kind of day. The suns been shining on our faces, the breeze blowing,…

The human body and mind is truly amazing. It’s resilient, powerful, adaptable, and capable of anything. Today is indeed proof of that! Latasha crushed her physical therapy goals and then some. They just wanted her to walk a little bit, and she walked all the way to the elevator bank and back with only one…

I love music, but precisely the words and meaning behind the songs. I spend a lot of time in my head listening to music and analyzing it. I try to put myself in the artist’s shoes when they write. What were they feeling? What inspired the words? Was it pain, fear, love, hate, or sorrow?…

So this happened today! Latasha’s physical therapist, Melanie, had her sit up, stay on the side of the bed, stand up, shuffle to her chair, sit down, stand up, sit down, stand up, and march in place. This was all in preparation for walking this week and getting in and out of chairs with limited…

As the roller coaster flies up and down, twisting and turning, getting faster and slower, I learn, adapt, and adjust. But I’m not letting it for one second tricking me into thinking I know what’s next because I have no clue. It’s a cruel, old, rickety wooden roller coaster. The kind that jars your bones…

That sounds ironic, right? To reflect on reflecting. Silly? Useless? Repetitive? Dwelling? Perhaps… However, I offer this perspective about reflection and, more importantly, thinking deeply. Thinking deeply means analyzing and reflecting on issues, ideas, situations, emotions, or whatever you’re trying to focus on. It’s a process that takes time, vulnerability, and raw honesty to oneself.…

Another day, another chance at greatness. Latasha had the ventilator breathing tube removed last night. I tried to be by her side as long as I could. I asked nicely to leave twice when visiting hours ended, so I did so as not to become that family member. That wasn’t easy, but I knew she’d…

Latasha came out of surgery, and the vascular team successfully dealt with the blood clots. However, she had some issues while under anesthesia and is now back on the ventilator. Also, unfortunately, they did find an infection in both lungs. So now they have to deal with that on top of other complications. I’d be…

Hurry up and wait. The mind, its thoughts, and the wilderness they can run wild in. For those of us who suffer from an overactive mind and intense thoughts that drive a powerful inner voice, you know it can be a trusted source of internal analysis and a sounding board for reflection and correction. But…