Radiation Graduation

We’ve read the standard graduation quips on congratulatory cards: “Be strong.” “Be courageous.” “Life is before you: walk into it.” Then others take place within a story. “Don’t let her know we want to surprise her after her last treatment.” And so I went along with the scheme. Some of Lori’s friends planned to show …

Finishing Well

I like the story about the guy who was going to try and quit smoking. “I’m going to a hypnotist to help me,” he told a friend.  “Do you think it will help?” the friend asked. “Sure,” the man answered, “it worked last time.” Starting well is one thing. Staying with it and finishing well …

Light on or out for Lent?

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has gone to the dark side.  If you’re a Packers fan, no worries. The “dark side” is not the Packers’ historic rivals, the Chicago Bears, or the Minnesota Vikings (remember Packer fans, the 2017 dirty “play” that injured Rodgers?).  Last week, Rodgers went on a “darkness retreat.” He’s trying …

Mornings With Max

It’s official: walking outside is good for your health. I remind myself of that when it’s raining or snowing, and I’m trying to balance myself on my exercise bike. “I hate this,” I mumble as I peer out the window at the inclement weather, debating whether to dismount, gear up and head outdoors, despite the …