This week has seen the deaths of David Bowie, Alan Rickman (aka Severus Snape from Harry Potter and a multitude of British movies) and now Glenn Frey from the Eagles. One of my co-workers was really upset about Bowie while another about Rickman---both were 69. Glenn Frey was only 67. Doesn't sound so old the closer I get. So sad. Too many people gone too soon because of cancer or some other gosh darn disease but mostly cancer. Have I mentioned that I hate cancer? As always

It's that time of year again. Yep, every year Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate comes at the same time. Every year there are grievers who will feel the loss of a loved one or loved ones even sharper and deeper because of the empty chair at the table or the annual family photograph is missing someone. So, rather than re-writing this post I am just re-sharing. Here are some things to think about as the holidays approach. 1) Remember that your loved one wants you to

I recently traveled to the great Pacific Northwest to do a book event, and a television interview on New Day NW a talk show on KING-TV. It was great fun. I was able to reconnect with some friends I had not seen in years and a few I hadn't seen in decades. The experience was exhilarating in terms of being able to speak about my son Cory and get his messages out to a whole new audience of people. He was such an incredible inspiration to me and continues to touch the lives of s