Easter Monday
Happy Easter. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but you’ve had an extra six minutes added to your week lately. When I publish a blog, the...
Putting Life In Perspective
Happy Easter. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but you’ve had an extra six minutes added to your week lately. When I publish a blog, the...
I’d like to think that at some point in every teenager's life they get pulled aside for a couple of very important “talks.” First would...
I once heard a comedian talking about our current use of the name Einstein, and how we always use it sarcastically. “Nice parking job,...
I am a pleaser. I don’t like to hurt anyone’s feelings, and I don’t want anyone to be upset with me. Paul does not believe this at all; I...
When Madi was little, she was incredibly messy. Her room looked like a cyclone hit it five minutes after she finished “cleaning“ it. At...
Prior to choosing a Mazda as my new car, I really liked one Hyundai model. I test drove it; I got the negotiations within $500 of what I...
On July 27, 1990, Paul and I had our first date, and two months later he got transferred to Delaware. One month after that, I moved up...
I am not a big fan of bumper stickers, except when I come to a red light, and the car in front of me is covered with them. It’s like...
Paul and I have been lucky enough to be working on a project for our speaking engagements. While we are excited about it, and it’s a lot...
You always hope your kids only inherit your good genes: strong teeth, good hair, athletic abilities. Madi did pretty well until we...
On my first day of kindergarten I met Kim Angel, and who knows what the reason was, but we were destined to be best friends. All of her...
A few days ago, actually, I think it might have been on one of the days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. I was driving to meet a...
My mother-in-law was a strong woman. She was a very successful entrepreneur her whole life. She single-handedly supported a family of...
Before Madi was born, I used to make all my own Christmas cards. I put a ton of work into each one. I have a friend who framed each card...
Have you ever put your foot in your mouth? I’m sure you know what the answer is for me. In fact, I did it today. I met someone earlier in...
I haven’t been sleeping well. That’s not 100% accurate. I’ve been sleeping well – just not long enough. I wake every morning sometime...