Cherish Small Joys

I was recently gifted a handless mug. The couple who gave it to me had been on vacation in Europe, and during one of their shopping excursions, they spied the mug. “We have to get this for Shawn,” they thought. This husband and wife know orange is my favorite color. I have a “carrot cake […]

Loneliness Is More Than Begin Alone

“Life is better together.” I’ve said it a bazillion times. And honestly, I believe it. Which leaves me wondering why I often find myself feeling lonely. I know plenty of folks. I have opportunity to gather with people I care deeply about each week. I have no shortage of relationships. I am surrounded by love. […]

MORE THAN CRUMBS

I’ve been grumpy lately. Not bite-everyone’s-head-off grumpy, but irritated…short-tempered…sad…grumpy. Now, I’m prone to sarcasm and can lean into cynicism, but mostly I think of myself as a generally optimistic, positive, joyful guy. Grumpy is not my default. But lately it feels like I’ve been grumpy more than not. And that’s got me wondering what’s up? […]