The Man on the Street Corner

Several weeks ago, my path took a radical 180 and I found myself returning to a job I left several years ago.  When I informed a very close friend of my unexpected return to being a probation officer, his reaction somewhat annoyed me because he was excited.  See, I hadn’t wrapped my brain completely around … Continue reading The Man on the Street Corner →

Got To Start somewhere

GETTING TO THE END OF THE DRIVEWAY Several months ago, my wife made a statement that stuck with me.  We were having a conversation about incorporating some form of physical activity into our lives on a regular basis.  She talked about walking in the neighborhood and said that if she could “just get to the … Continue reading Got To Start somewhere →

TODAY is TOMORROW

JUST ANOTHER DAY IN THE OFFICE (Sometime 5-6 years ago) Hank sat quietly, tears in his eyes, as he talked about his latest relapse on methamphetamine.  Over the time of working with him, I’d grown accustomed to Hank being quick to give both excuses and false promises of future success.  I knew there was an … Continue reading TODAY is TOMORROW →