Two years ago, a passing hurricane dropped a tree onto the roof of a nearby house. Not just a few low-hanging branches, but an entire tree, resting perpendicular to the ridgeline from the backyard to the front. It was a tragedy, and the neighborhood grieved for the homeowners. Thankfully, it didn’t remain a tragedy. Once […]
Category: character
Modeling those who train us.
If you’ve read The Boys in the Boat, the story of the rowing crew who won the men’s eight at the 1936 Summer Olympics, you noticed that each chapter begins with a quote from their trainer, George Yeomans Pocock. His philosophy of rowing and influence on those young men is the story behind the story. They […]
Uncommon sense.
Good sense and sound judgment are indispensable. They keep us on track and help us sidestep the briars. Still, on track isn’t always comprised of well-worn trails through familiar neighborhoods. There are days (or seasons of life) when we find ourselves out on a lake, in a canoe, shrouded by fog, and paddling crosswise to […]
The lifecycle of a tree.
The Smith family purchased property in the early sixties and built themselves a home. Mr. Smith did most of the work alongside his father and father-in-law. Mrs. Smith and her preschool son visited daily to watch the men work. They moved in the day after their home was approved by the building inspector, and they […]
Seeking guidance is like learning to sail.
Discerning the way of wisdom is a learned practice that begins with humility. Seeking a mentor. Sitting in the passenger seat. Asking questions of those who know more than we do. Humble pie is sweeter than a bowl of struggle, so it’s prudent to seek counsel when we need it. Guidance1 is better than guessing. […]
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