by Mark DeBellis | Jun 5, 2026 | Musing
Hundreds of young trees were planted along a street. Fifty years later they were removed. One stood out from the rest. The highway had to be widened, which meant the beautiful trees lining the highway had to be removed. In preparation, the supervisor walked the length...
by Mark DeBellis | Feb 14, 2026 | Inspirational, Personal Interview
Tenacity, focus and drive fuel accomplishments. The first thing you notice when you meet Chris Wilson is the piercing and beautiful blue eyes. Her eyes showcase an inner strength that has fueled her challenging life journey since her teenage years. When Chris begins...
by Mark DeBellis | Dec 2, 2025 | Inspirational, Personal Interview
Madison Phillips Survived and Thrived Despite Setbacks As a young boy, Madison Phillips never quite understood what it was to live in a normal home. He and his four siblings grew up in an environment of chaos and confusion. Both parents were imprisoned for drug usage...
by Mark DeBellis | Oct 20, 2025 | Inspirational, Mark's Story
How to Track and Document Your Professional Legacy If you follow any form of sports today, you realize that every game comes with a seemingly endless list of statistics associated with each player and team. Some statistics border on the ridiculous. We have quantified...
by Mark DeBellis | Oct 13, 2025 | Musing
A Chance Meeting with a Young Businessman This morning, I stopped at the gas station to fill up my car and a large truck pulled up next to me. It was a late model work truck with a company logo on the side. A young man jumped out to fill his truck. I noticed his...
