The meaning we find in our lives gives us a sense of purpose, the courage to handle setbacks, and the resilience to try, try again. Finding this purpose, however, can sometimes be as tricky as locating that last clean coffee cup in your office’s kitchen. Still, there are ways to … [Read more...] about John Boel: Finding Meaning In Work And Play
From Louisville To Lake Michigan: Heading North For A Second Home
It took about 27 minutes for me to fall in love with Maine. On a recent trip there this past spring, my heart was captured in a well-worn lobster cage and thrown overboard. Somewhere in a silent cove lobster boats bob atop me like aquatic pickup trucks. Bald eagles and crows soar … [Read more...] about From Louisville To Lake Michigan: Heading North For A Second Home
Two Books To Add To Your Summer Reading List
If you’re looking for a funny beach read this summer, be sure to pick up Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus. Set in 1960s California, this novel will make you chuckle while it also tackles the more weighty issues of feminism at a time when women weren’t allowed to do much. … [Read more...] about Two Books To Add To Your Summer Reading List
Giving Your Unwanted Items A Second Chance
After you’ve taken the time and care to declutter your closets, and that small crawl space under your bed, you might find some items too lovely to toss into your garbage bin. What if your stuff can find new life with someone who appreciates their beauty? Taking your unwanted … [Read more...] about Giving Your Unwanted Items A Second Chance
Finding Peace On The River
“I love my boat,” Bob Owings begins, “and I can tell you many reasons why it’s so special to me.” As a proud husband and father of three emerging adults, owner of a bustling family business, active church and community volunteer, and avid U.S. and world traveler, Bob’s life is … [Read more...] about Finding Peace On The River