by Mark DeBellis | May 15, 2025 | Inspirational, Personal Interview
From Street Survivor to Storyteller, Martha Trujillo Now Helps Others Martha Trujillo’s early years were steeped in uncertainty. Born into a broken home, she shared a single-room apartment with her sister and her mentally ill mother. Her father had been incarcerated...
by Mark DeBellis | Mar 24, 2025 | Musing
I listened to this song when I was young, but now I finally “hear” it. Why is it that the lessons of life are there for our learning, but we refuse to heed them? Especially when we are young. In our youth, we believe we know it all and will live forever....
by Mark DeBellis | Mar 17, 2025 | Musing
Every Outcome Has Consequences Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard. Obesity is hard. Being fit is hard. Choose your hard. Being in debt is hard. Being financially disciplined is hard. Choose your hard. Starting a business is hard. Working a 9 to 5 job...
by Mark DeBellis | Feb 18, 2025 | Musing
Wish I listened when I was young! My mother was a consummate writer and note taker. She would pick up scripture from a church service, see a compelling catch phrase on a poster, or hear the words of a political leader and write it down. She would pass these sayings on...
by Mark DeBellis | Jan 27, 2025 | Musing
Seek Courage to Brave the Unknown “What are you afraid of,” the Father said lovingly. “That which I cannot see or understand,” said the child. “But with understanding, will you be less afraid?” “Not at first. But if I...
