Paul Keefer

Not everything that looks gentle is harmless. And not every show of strength is actually secure. What if real confidence isn’t loud or flashy — but knowing exactly when to stand your ground?

Right outside our patio window, there are sparkling lights hung for the Christmas season. We took everything else down, but it felt right to keep these up, especially with the early darkness that plagues winter in the Midwest. And more beautifully, the sparkling lights illuminate the snow that is covering the ground outside in Cincinnati. With one of the most intense winter storms we have had in quite some time, it makes the outdoors look like a soft blanket. Moments like the