Dispatches from the Trail

On the Road to the Evolution of Happiness

  • The Power of a Sunset Did you know that a sunset lasts just about 5 minutes? A sunset signals a day’s promise ending and the [...]

    The Power of a Sunset Did you know that a sunset lasts just about 5 [...]

  • Making Magic  Pat Williams passed away last week at the age of 84. If you have lived outside the confines of sports, you may ask [...]

    Making Magic  Pat Williams passed away last week at the age of 84. If you [...]

  • Embrace a Child's Mindset The 4th of July is the quintessential time to celebrate happiness. I hope you found yourself surrounded by loved ones, basking [...]

    Embrace a Child's Mindset The 4th of July is the quintessential time to celebrate happiness. [...]

  • Protect Your Happiness! Something was coming. No warning, just a sensation that “it” was coming. Suddenly, my hat was pushed hard against my head and [...]

    Protect Your Happiness! Something was coming. No warning, just a sensation that “it” was coming. [...]

  • A Life Blip Life was blissful, then it wasn't. Blip. In the backyard with my pup Flint. Blip. Confusion. Blip. Urgent care. Blip. Blood pressure. [...]

    A Life Blip Life was blissful, then it wasn't. Blip. In the backyard with my [...]

  • How Can I Help? "How can I help you? What a wonderfully simple question! What might the answer hold? A lifelong bond, a fresh connection, [...]

    How Can I Help? "How can I help you? What a wonderfully simple question! What [...]

  • Reflecting on Grief Grief is a universal journey, one that is part of the fabric of your life, with unexpected twists and turns. I have [...]

    Reflecting on Grief Grief is a universal journey, one that is part of the fabric [...]

  • Being Beloved in Philly So, how hard is it to be embraced and beloved in the city of Brotherly Love? Kinda like ordering a cheesesteak [...]

    Being Beloved in Philly So, how hard is it to be embraced and beloved in [...]

  • Phillies Hunt for Red October Take a moment to reflect on a snapshot of a moment of joy with your family. I'm certain you have [...]

    Phillies Hunt for Red October Take a moment to reflect on a snapshot of a [...]

  • The Super Power of Gratitude Would you mind if I took a few minutes to express some personal gratitude? If you allow me, I promise [...]

    The Super Power of Gratitude Would you mind if I took a few minutes to [...]

  • The Quirky Science Behind Good vs. Bad in Life Hey there, all you joy riders on the rollercoaster of life! Let's talk about why you [...]

    The Quirky Science Behind Good vs. Bad in Life Hey there, all you joy riders [...]

  • Reflecting on Impact Recently, I had the honor of addressing a crowd of 1700 individuals in the heavy construction industry, set against the backdrop of [...]

    Reflecting on Impact Recently, I had the honor of addressing a crowd of 1700 individuals [...]