Why Words Matter

There's a very real sense in which words have conjured the world as we know it. Which is why we should treat them with care.

There Is More

There's much more to life than meets the eye, and we have to remember to look for it.

Once upon a time, a little girl of mine begged me for an extra special treat. Here's how I responded.

If you want to understand yourself better, ask your father. He's an expert on the subject of you.

Your life is a story you get to write. You have to be true to the hard realities, but there's room for artistic license.

Three ideas about becoming a young adult--and preventing adulthood from growing old.

One of the keys to happiness and success is managing expectations--especially your own.

It's a simple lesson, really, taught by parents, teachers, coaches, and the history of western literature alike.

Thirty years ago, I got lost in the wilderness--and found a feeling I've never forgotten.

I've learned many things as the father of teenage girls, but I'm still working on the art of holding on by letting go.