This is a personal reflection of where I was on September 11, 2001 and some of the challenges that we faced on that horrific day. We will always remember those brave and heroic souls who perished that day and we pray for them and their families that they will see the light again.
My Brother’s Keeper: Still Grieving His Loss After 49 Years
“But I keep waiting for the night. I close my eyes and hope you’ll find me sleeping. Cause in my …
Dear Younger Me: No Matter What, Keep Rowing the Boat
In this post, I reflect on the anxiety and fatigue many of us are feeling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sometimes a simple visualization exercise I often use with my clients called “Row Your Boat” allows us to summon the energy we need to keep our oars in the water and to help us power the boat to where we want it to go. The exercise can be applied to your personal life, to your relationships, and to your work by examining its 3 components — the oar, the boat, and the compass you embrace. Stay safe my friends, Dr. K
I’ll See You in My Dreams Dad
“Lonely days are long. Twilight sings a song. All the happiness that used to be. Soon my eyes will close. …
Memories of My Brother Dennis from a Treasured Letter in January 1972
“But I keep waiting for the night. I close my eyes and hope you’ll find me sleeping. Cause in my …
A Dad’s Favorite Day with His Son: A Sunday to Remember with Sammy Sosa and the Chicago Cubs
Happy Birthday Patrick and I hope you have a great day. I only wish that Mom and I could be …
“Hey Mom, Can Jackie and I Bring the Hockey Sticks Down from the Attic”?
A Westinghouse record player and 2 hockey sticks form the storyline of one of my great Christmas memories — 1964.
A Human Story as Told Through the Eyes of a W-2 Form in 1972
As I put the finishing touches on a video tribute of my Mom’s life, I have been going through some …
Memories of Dennis and the Humanity Reflected in a College Financial Aid Application
Can it Really Be 43 Years Since Dennis Passed? Today is April 20, 2015 and it marks the 43rd anniversary …
To Judge or Not to Judge?
I had a very profound experience recently, one that made me question how we should judge people. All of us …