Boudia and Johnson Find an Identity Outside of Diving

During the Olympic opening ceremonies 205 countries and two independent teams participated in the parade of nations. Teams were identified by their national flags, colors, and distinctive uniforms. Rio is awash in jerseys, uniforms, flags, t-shirts, hats, and pins...

Pedaling Through Life Alone Leads to More Burnout

August 8, 2016 Here’s a life lesson from the Cycling Road Race at the Olympics in Rio De Janeiro–“Trust Others, Work Together, Reap Results.” Rafal Majka of Poland (men’s event) and Mara Abbott of the United States (women’s event)...

Letting Go of Shame

August 7, 2016 Genesis 3:6-13 Psychologist Seth C. Kadish says that shame is “the unwillingness or inability to accept our imperfections.”  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/seth-c-kadish/letting-go-of-shame_b_3529455.html Our girls are growing up in a culture where every...
Meet Dr. Dolittle’s Cousin – The Tomato Man

Meet Dr. Dolittle’s Cousin – The Tomato Man

What if you could talk to the animals like Dr. Dolittle? Which language would you learn: elephant, eagle, buffalo, beagle?  How about alligator, guinea pig, or flea? Recently, I spent some time with Dr. Dolittle’s cousin who knows how to speak to both the animals and...

Chandler Lanier Told His Story Forrest Gump Style

On the short list of many people’s favorite movies is “Forrest Gump.” Savannah, Georgia already had a storied history before the filming of this movie. The movie added to tourists’ favorite places for pictures, like Chippewa Square and the...