Finding Extraordinary celebrates the meaningful coincidences and serendipitous moments that reveal their profound significance over time. Inspired by Locker Room Moments with Dad, this collection captures life’s beautiful accidents—from chance meetings on airplanes to unexpected connections and everyday encounters that surprisingly become turning points or treasured memories. These stories explore how seemingly random events shape our journey, reminding us that extraordinary meaning often hides within ordinary moments when we remain open to life’s unplanned magic.
Searching for Inspiration in a Cemetery Alex pulled into the cemetery, and I acted like the inspired tour guide at our latest stop. “Here it is!” Alex’s Polish relative in the backseat took it all in. This place whispered inspiring stories of strength and endurance; I was sure of it—if only the tombstones could talk.… Continue reading Inspiring Stories of Resilience: Our Piece of Poland
Where’s Tinker Bell when you need her? A friend recently said, “I’ve lost my muse.” Then it dawned on me: Where’s Tinkerbell when you need her? Usually, when I lose my muse, I’m overwhelmed by the world’s problems or my own, or I get triggered by something in my present that brings me back to… Continue reading Finding Tinker Bell & Peter Pan
Happy Wilt Chamberlain Day, Philly! I bet you didn’t know that on July 13, 2023, the mayor declared it as such at the premiere of the documentary on Wilt’s life, ‘Goliath’ (which is still streaming on Showtime a year later). Any day is a day to remember Wilt, but since it’s official, let’s bring on… Continue reading 13 Big-Man Secrets To Jumpstart Wilt Chamberlain Day!
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