A wise man or woman once said that “it’s the little things in life that matter.” This philosophy could not ring more true than when applied to one’s health and well-being. There is nothing that, if done (no matter how consistently), ensures good health. Rather, it is the culmination of many unique and relatively small behaviors that, together and over […]

“Hope deferred makes the heart sick …” Proverbs 13:12 From a young age, my second son, Brett, was positively charming. She had an infectious smile that could light up a room, bright, dancing eyes, and a playful, charming, and sensitive disposition. That is the image of Brett that I prefer to remember. But as the years passed and my marriage […]

We all experience a serious heart break at some point in our lives. For many it happens in childhood or adolescence, a time when we are most vulnerable. A cold mother, an absent father, being different from our peers and being ostracized for it – these are some of the reasons for the first feeling that something is wrong, inappropriate, […]

You are thinking about adopting a pet and you are excited. You don’t know a lot about pets, just that they are cute and loving companions. So go get Flippy or Daisy and bring them home. Then you realize that you don’t know much about pets and you start asking questions. Too late! Questions should be asked before bringing a […]

I can’t think of a better way to spend a few hours on a hot afternoon than having a Singapore Sling at the Raffles Hotel. He had been walking around Singapore for most of the day and felt a great need for a long, cool drink. The sweet pink concoction was exactly the right solution when I sat under the […]

Most people don’t think of a safari in Zambia, but it is actually ranked one of the top five destinations in Africa. Unique wildlife, game reserves and national parks, as well as one of the most famous rivers and waterfalls in the world, make Zambian Safari an unsurpassed destination. There are direct flights from Johannesburg and Europe to Lusaka, from […]