There is something strangely magical about a caricature. Not because it is perfectly accurate. In fact, much of the time it is not accurate at all. The ears are too big. The smile is exaggerated. The forehead somehow takes up half the page. And yet, somehow, it still feels exactly like you. Over the years, […]
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Years ago, when our children were young, mornings in our house looked a little different than they do today. While I was getting ready for work, my wife was already running the household like an air traffic controller during the holidays. Breakfast was on the table. Lunches were packed. Shoes were found. Hair was brushed.
Over 30 years ago, my wife and I packed up a moving truck, loaded our car, buckled our baby boy into his car seat, and moved across two states because of a job promotion. We were excited, nervous, hopeful, and probably just a little crazy. We were leaving behind everything that was familiar and heading
I have a confession to make. I’m a creature of habit. My wife, kids and friends could have told you that years ago. Every time we go to a restaurant, I tell myself, “Tonight I’m going to try something different.” I open the menu with excitement. I study every page like I’m preparing for a
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Have you ever met someone famous? I have. Right out of college, I worked for a major airline and one of the unexpected perks of the job was the opportunity to meet all kinds of celebrities. I met and assisted movie stars, politicians, professional athletes and a few television personalities. If they were traveling through
The other day, my phone rang, and it was my son. Now, when your adult child calls and says, “Dad, I have a leak under my sink,” there are only a few possible outcomes. None of them are usually inexpensive. He explained that there was a small leak underneath his kitchen sink. He thought he
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The other day I was walking into our garage and happened to glance over at the doorjamb leading into our house. Now, to most people, it probably just looks like a collection of random lines, dates, and names scribbled on a piece of wood. To me, it looks like a history book. For decades, that
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Nearly twenty-five years ago, I found myself sitting in a conference room that I probably had no business being in. At least that is what I thought at the time. I was a young manager working for a very large company. I had only been there a short time and was attending one of my
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Several years ago, I brought something home in a fairly large box. I honestly cannot remember if I bought it at a store or if it was delivered to the house. What makes this story even stranger is that I cannot remember what was actually in the box. Seriously, I have absolutely no idea. I think
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I had every intention of being productive the other day. Notice I said intention. I walked into the garage to grab a screwdriver. Simple enough, right? Now, before we go any further, I should probably admit something. I have three toolboxes. One is my “more formal toolbox.” That’s the one that looks organized and professional. The
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