Through the Prism of Dreams

Most of my life, I’ve been lucky in terms of my health. I’ve never broken a bone, despite some serious tumbles. I’ve suffered a handful of typical running-related overuse injuries, easily fixed with physical therapy. The only surgeries I’ve had were the removal of all four wisdom teeth when I was 21, and in the… Continue reading Through the Prism of Dreams

An Unexpected Benefit of Being Kind

My father always told me, “Remember, you’re no better than anyone else. Treat everyone—from the janitor to the CEO—equally, with kindness and respect.” From a young age, I watched him put that philosophy into action. He enjoyed shooting the breeze with anyone he met, from a mechanic working on his (or my) car to wealthy… Continue reading An Unexpected Benefit of Being Kind