So my oldest son lives about 3 hours away. Cooper wanted to go spend some time with his big brother and since I was working I wasn't able to drive him. Tim told me to put Cooper on the Greyhound bus and then I could come pick him up in a few days. Cooper was so excited and loves his big brother so I gave in. He was starting high school this year and my son Tim assured me it would be OK. So here's how the story goes.

We had to be at the bus station at 2:30 in the morning for…

I am a little ashamed that it took my children to open my eyes to really being thankful to everyone who serves in the military or any other public service job that requires putting your life on the line for your community or country. When you start learning things from your kids you know you're getting old, lol.

To those who have lost a child or spouse defending our country or…

Can you say yes to any of these things?

• Do you wish it was easier to get your family to eat their suggested 7 to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day?
• Are you so valuable, you just wish your employer could see it?
• Do you wish you made more money or your employer paid you what you were…

Today we are taking cookies to my friend George. We found out a couple of weeks ago that George has cancer and probably won’t live long. He’s been a great friend to me and to my family. He’s not a young man and has lived a full life. I wish I knew him even better.

Before I found out he was sick I was consumed with some personal issues. I felt like I was carrying the world on my shoulders and wasn’t sure of the outcome. George came to my work that morning to have coffee…