By Alex Blackwell
“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche

Vacation begins in less than 24 hours.

This time tomorrow night Mary Beth, Catlin, Emily and I will be making the 16-hour drive to Navarre Beach, Florida. I hope to have my toes in the sand and a cold beer in my hand by 6 p.m. on Friday.

Vacations have a way of happening at just the right time. Over the past several months I’ve written honestly about my struggles with depression. It’s not that my life has changed, but maybe my perspective of it has.

I turn 49-years-old on Tuesday. While I’m blessed to have so many wonderful things, there are some personal goals that are still unmet. A sense of urgency to complete these goals seems to be the reason for my anxiety. This is leaving me tired and susceptible... More...