I have been thinking about writing this post for a while. Actually, that is not entirely true. I have been avoiding writing this post for a while. Thinking sounds much more mature and contemplative. Avoiding sounds like what I was actually doing. For nearly three years, I have written something here every single week. Somehow,
There is something strange about saying goodbye to a place. Especially when there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. Several years ago, the ballpark where our Major League Baseball team played was preparing to close its doors as the home of the Texas Rangers. A brand-new ballpark was being built right across the street. The old
I have been working on my latest business idea for most of my life. I just didn’t know it. Apparently, my business development plan started in kindergarten. Very strategic of me, right? I was diagnosed at an early age with Color Vision Deficiency. Some people simply call it colorblindness, although that is not quite how it
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
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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The other day my wife and I were driving somewhere and, like many people these days, I had my GPS guiding me along the way. We have come to rely on our GPS as our navigator. In fact, we even named her. We call her Winnie. Now before we go any further, I need to
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Because I’m running my business from home, I get the luxury of spending a lot of time with my wife. Now, if you ask her, she will tell you that I am an absolute joy to be around. Delightful, even. And honestly, she would not be wrong. I mean, who would not want a guy
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Several months ago, my wife and I took a road trip that was somewhere between ten and twelve hours depending on how often we stopped. Ten hours if we were disciplined. Twelve hours if snacks called, nature called, or we suddenly discovered a roadside attraction that apparently could not be passed by without investigation. We
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I’m going to be honest. I don’t mind public speaking. I’m not one of those people who gets physically sick at the thought of talking in front of a group. I can stand up, speak clearly, and even enjoy it. But here’s the truth I rarely say out loud. Public speaking is still a challenge.