Do you recall the last time you ventured into a house of worship? Remember how that strong feeling of comfort embraced you as you walked through those … [Read more...]
A Familiar Face and a Complex Relationship
The face on that man looks very familiar. And so does his uniform: perfectly matching navy-blue shirt and pants accessorized with a black duty belt … [Read more...]
Undisputed True Champions
The man who fathered me said I was his champ. He told me I deserved that title because I had stood strong in the boxing ring of life. I had gone … [Read more...]
View Life Through the Windshield
Driving north on Interstate 5 heading from Los Angeles to San Quentin State Prison, the anticipation of visiting my father pushed my thoughts to a … [Read more...]
A Story I Knew All Too Well
Recently, I ran into a childhood friend and asked what he’d been up to. “Just came back from another funeral,” he answered. I shook my head, wondering … [Read more...]
The Real Strength Behind Absentee Fathers
Much attention is paid to absentee fathers without affording due consideration and respect for the sacrifices and strong impact of mothers. My eldest … [Read more...]