How well are you doing with catching yourself heading toward the pit of doom? You can borrow my 3-foot ring toss kit anytime.

My dad, Bob Morris, invented “cool.” If you ever met him, you know exactly what I mean. He rarely got excited or emotional in any way because he was just too cool.

There are times when I was feeling guilty for hitting the pause. However, I've come to realize that this is the part I don't want to miss. This is when the real magic happens.

Another email from Delta. Flight canceled. I’m just plain upset at this point. Fun is nowhere in sight…

I would notice the branches become barer and the resentment start to surface. I was actually getting mad at the trees for losing their leaves. The victimhood is cringe-worthy.