September 17, 1962. I came into the world in the usual way. I was a late arrival, according to my mother's calculations. But I suppose right on time for me. I remember my young years as blissful. It is funny when I close my eyes and re-live my youth; I see it all in black and … [Read more...] about A Child’s Perspective on Divorce
A Molested Child – My Story
When the story first broke about Penn State football defensive coordinator Gerald "Jerry" Sandusky, and his alleged molestation of children, my mind immediately went back in time to when as a young child... I was molested. I think of the children and the pain they … [Read more...] about A Molested Child – My Story
College Suicide
Suicide claims the lives of more than 1,100 college students each year, and each one of those deaths touches us all. Send Silence Packing is a campaign by Active Minds Inc. to promote a dialogue about mental health issues on campus and combat the … [Read more...] about College Suicide
Goodbye, Uncle Sam. 1920-2011
To the world, he was a citrus industry giant, and produce pioneer. To our family, he was Uncle Sam. To the rest of the family, he was a brother, a dad, a grandfather (Pop), great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather. A true family Patriarch to a large family that … [Read more...] about Goodbye, Uncle Sam. 1920-2011
Raising him on his own – Life – The Orange County Register
This is a beautiful story of love between a father and his son featured in the OC Register. Hank Gillebaard III is about to graduate from San Clemente High and then head off to the University of Arizona. When he leaves, the longest hug goodbye is sure to come from his dad and … [Read more...] about Raising him on his own – Life – The Orange County Register