The View from My Section – A Father’s Perspective – “How One Question Defines Us”

I was thinking about two things recently, graduation season approaching and a good friend who lost his longtime job. I realized these two completely different scenarios shared a common concern […]
The View from My Section – A Father’s Perspective – I’m Never Gonna Not Dance Again

March Madness is here! That exciting time of year when we watch highly competitive basketball and predict its results within our own private and public competitions, a.k.a. Brackets and Pools. […]
The View from My Section – Is This Love?

Have you ever seen a couple and thought “Why is she with him?” It might be his appearance, personality, character “flaws” and occasionally age difference that incites confusion or uncertainty […]
The View from My Section – A Father’s Perspective – Appalachian Spirit – “United We Stand”

This past year, we watched as yet another “once in a lifetime” tragedy occurred when Hurricane Helene tore through Florida’s Big Bend region as a massive Category 4 hurricane, becoming […]
The View from My Section – A Father’s Perspective – The Moments That Matter

As a father, I’ve come to realize that time is a peculiar thing. When you’re young, it feels like an endless resource, something you can afford to waste. As you […]
The View from My Section – A Father’s Perspective – The Fallacy of Transparency

My wife and I have been married for 35 years. I’ve learned from experience how relationships evolve through cycles. The beginning is very intense and passionate, and it progresses level […]
The View from My Section – A Father’s Perspective – Unlocking Nature’s Secret to Healthier Living

During one of our late-night chats last summer, my adult son and I were discussing the concept of “grounding, or earthing.” According to research, it’s been found to be quite […]
The View from My Section – A Father’s Perspective – R U K?

September is the month I like to check in on everyone. Summer’s over, and the holiday season is still a ways off, so this seems like a good time to […]
The View from My Section – A Father’s Perspective

The Caitlin Effect It’s a Wonderful Life is one of the greatest movies of all time. The premise of what life is like – with and without you in it […]
The View from My Section – A Father’s Perspective

A Father’s Commitment As I attended the wedding of my niece not long ago, I took special notice of how her dad was doing. Being the father of two sons […]