I don’t believe in destiny or fate.

I don’t believe in destiny or fate.

I trust that life unfolds moment by moment… delivering some good, some bad and an occasional kick to the groin. As a result, every morning I face a simple question: “What do I do with these circumstances?” My response is heavily influenced by the perspective through...
It turns out that…

It turns out that…

Believe it or not, I’m flawed. My body language screams, “I can’t wait to leave” once I get bored with a conversation. The “yelling at my kids vs. other team members” ratio is at least 15:1 when I coach them in youth sports. I have a short attention span and...
Don’t be “that guy.”

Don’t be “that guy.”

You know the type. You’re in the middle of making a point and its clear the other person can’t wait to respond with their brilliance. Guess who enjoys a conversation with this type of “know it all”? Nobody. If you’re struggling with this affliction, try this approach...
Choices in 1970

Choices in 1970

In 1970, if you wanted to find information on a current topic, you had limited number of choices: TV (3 broadcast stations), local newspaper (which was delivered to your door), radio (typically 1-2 news stations). That was it. Because choices were limited, these...
Bad punch lines, burned food and unconditional love

Bad punch lines, burned food and unconditional love

My parents were flawed (Dad told horrible jokes and Mom was challenged in the kitchen)… however, they loved me unconditionally. I took that for granted until I had kids. It soon became clear (as a flawed parent myself), that unconditional love was the best gift I...
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