Finding Extraordinary celebrates meaningful coincidences—those chance encounters and unexpected connections that quietly transform our lives. These muses reveal how ordinary moments can become crossroads of magic, grace, and human connection. Inspired by “Locker Room Moments with Dad,” this collection honors life’s beautiful accidents: the strangers who cross our paths, the small gestures that change everything, and the reminders that even our darkest moments hold light. The extraordinary isn’t far away—it’s woven into every day. When we stay open to wonder, meaning finds us right where we are.
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
Hidden Stories of Resilience is part of a heartfelt series, Love Across Borders, where love defies time zones, languages, and generations–even cemeteries. Originally published in December 2024, updated in June 2025. 💛 5-minute read When we were kids, we used to hold our breath as we passed cemeteries. Some superstition—I suppose. I can’t remember the… Continue reading Hidden Truths: Finding Resilience in a Piece of Poland
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