What if?

What if we were happy right where we are?

No more. 
No less

What if we took stock of the good fortune in our everyday?

Who and what we’re surrounded by.

How might that change the next chapter of our story?

To be content is within our means.
To be content is within us.


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‘What if’ channels feelings of hope and possibility. It gives me permission to course correct and trust me when I say I’ve had my fair share of adjustments. It makes me realize that no matter what happened before, no matter how good or bad...here I am now -- the culmination of so many things, experiences and interactions....and still becoming. Still unfolding. Still with the opportunity to make the mark that only I can make. 

On November 10, 2019, tired of the same ole same ole, I wondered What if I gave up drinking alcohol? It marked a turning point in my life and for everyone around me.

On the anniversary of my 3rd year of sobriety, I shared my story on LinkedIn HERE.

My offer then remains intact.  If you ever need someone’s ear or a shoulder to lean on…I’m here.

The kitchen window...

I could hear him first. I smiled when I reached the kitchen window and saw him in the backyard juggling. Varsity soccer tryouts start this Thursday and he's been training morning, day and night, relentlessly.  It would embarrass him to hear me say it, so I'll write it here instead.

You inspire me kiddo.

So lately I've been walking every day. I've been taking strides to look after myself. I want to be alongside (on his team), cheering him on for as long as I'm able.  I'm a huge fan and being there on the sidelines fills me up like nothing else. 

I remember what it felt like to look out and see Mom and Dad.  They didn't need to say or do anything.  Their presence alone was fuel.