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.
The Awakening – A Philly Sports Story “Love changes everything – how you live and how you die.” Aspects of Love, anyone? And going with the theme: Love changes your perspective — how you see your father embrace a city and how you choose to take a stand, too. On Valentine’s Day, I’m reminded that… Continue reading A Philly Sports Story – Love Changes Everything
Caught in the act of being in Hello Dolly back in 1983—yes, that’s me, Dave Boreanaz, Dolly, and Mr. Jackson, all on stage. Hindsight’s 20/20 with celebrity spotting back then, but it’s all the rage now for Holy Child alumni news! Why Celebrity Spotting Makes Us Question Everything About Ourselves I know you’ve been there. You’re out… Continue reading Why Celebrity Spotting Makes Us Question Ourselves
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
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