We live in a world where podcasts and apps are a dime a dozen and retreats for spirit evolution are endless, making it hard to find one that “resonates.” Travel packages however include Ayahuasca and yoga practice as the “purpose” of the time away or vacancy. All in all, people seek “something” that will awaken, enlighten, illuminate or do something in between all these “ends.” I don’t want to be the bearer of bad news, but none of this will make any difference in the long run (if you’re seeking genuine transformation). There may be a catharsis or even a euphoric period, a “mountaintop” experience whose residue will surely linger for a few days, maybe even weeks. But eventually, when...

  For as long as I can remember, if somebody asked me who my sports hero was, the answer was easy. My dad. Tom Curtis. His name isn't as recognizable to today's football fan as some of the legends from his era. Maybe he's underrated. But, outside of Michigan and the people who really know football history, he's even a little unknown. But look at the resume. Twenty-five career interceptions at the University of Michigan. An All-American. A College Football Hall of Famer. And two Super Bowl championship teams.     My dad played for the Baltimore Colts and then became a Miami Dolphin under Don Shula. In 1972, an injury put him on injured reserve. Does that somehow make...