Motivational Interviewing: Preparing People for Change. William R. Miller & Stephen Rollnick, 2002. 428 pages. The Guilford Press. ISBN 1-57230-563-0. 2nd Edition Why do people change? Or rather, why don’t people change? Change is difficult because it usually involves moving from… Read More ›
Recently my wife and I decided it was time to remodel portions of our home. Kitchen, deck, the “man cave,” and an art studio for her. By the way, what do you call the wife’s version of the husband’s “man… Read More ›
With Independence Day being celebrated in the U.S. this week I have been reading the customary “What makes America great?” articles in the newspapers. One article in particular caught my eye as it discussed favorite American foods (“American” meaning only… Read More ›
For the past few weeks I have been watching the World Cup with interest. What I enjoy the most isn’t so much the competition between two teams but rather the camera shots of the crowd. The fans in attendance appear… Read More ›
Now that grad school is finished I have turned my focus toward the resume. With the exception of my practicum and internship hours, most of my work experience has been in the military and not directly related to the human… Read More ›
Graduation day has finally arrived. What took years to achieve has already begun fading into the memory of, “It doesn’t seem that long ago…” I began my college education later in life than most and the years between high school… Read More ›
After a cold, wet, and seemingly endless Winter, Spring has arrived here in my corner of Virginia. The azaleas are in full bloom and it seems we have moved past the pine, maple, and oak tree pollinating season. The hummingbirds… Read More ›
When I was an active duty member of the U.S. Navy I moved up the ranks from E-1 to E-7, and that is where I retired. An E-7 in the Navy is a Chief Petty Officer and my official title… Read More ›
The Divine Guide Within 