BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC: February 1975—“Daddy, do you really think I can ski?” I said as I weighed the risks of downhill skiing. My father put his arm around me and said, “I know you can.” “But what if I fall?”“Oh, you’re gonna fall,” he said, nodding decisively.“Will it hurt?”“Falling might hurt, but trust me: I [...]
Don’t let your good work fizzle out--finish strong, with bright colors and a big bang! You'll be glad you did. This summer, I'm on a mission to give you the best encouragement I can give. So, I'm writing a series of short posts called Encouragement One-2-One, featuring one thought, 2 quotes and one question. So [...]
By now, your Christmas decorations are stored in the attic . . . except maybe for that stray ornament like I just found, that somehow didn’t make it into the box, which may possibly roll around in the kitchen drawer until next year. All the Christmas lights are removed from your porch roof—unless you’re one of [...]