I was having one of those days that makes a person feel like one has conquered the world. Work had gone great. I had been productive, checked off everything on my list, and was especially excited because that evening my wife and I were heading to a baseball game with friends. There is just something […]
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When I was a kid, Saturday mornings meant watching cartoons and please don’t judge, professional wrestling 🤪. I was glued to the TV watching larger-than-life characters flying off ropes, arguing with referees, and holding championship belts like the fate of the world depended on it. Back then, it was real to me. Every rivalry felt
The other day I read a story that stuck with me. The short version is as follows: A man went to hear a speaker. He was excited to be there, but when he arrived, there were no seats available. Discouraged, he began to leave. Just as he was heading out, an usher noticed him. Instead
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Baseball season is just about here, and in our house that is always a good thing. My family has always loved sports, and baseball in particular has a special place with us. Our boys played for years when they were growing up, and now it is a real joy watching our grandchildren start to pick
Sunday afternoons at our house are not quiet. After church, our home slowly begins to fill up. Sometimes it is my mom. Sometimes my sister. Sometimes two or three of our kids when their schedules allow. Occasionally a friend drops by. But there is one group that never misses and is ALWAYS welcome. The GRANDCHILDREN.
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I have always loved the ability and privilege to vote in this country. Not casually or passively, I mean I really love it. In college I majored in Political Science with an emphasis on Pre Law. My goal was to work in government in some fashion where I could make a difference. Maybe elected office
Very early in my career I was working as a Training Instructor for a large company. I loved it and I was doing well. I enjoyed helping people learn, and before long I was promoted to Lead Instructor. My job eventually became training the new trainers. I felt like I had found my lane. In my
Last weekend, we hosted our annual Super Bowl party. I say that loosely because it had very little to do with the Super Bowl. My team was not playing. In fact, most years they are not. I love football, I love sports, and I still go through all the emotions like a true fan, but this
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The other day I was standing in my garage, staring at that Old Red Toolbox again. You may have a similar one. Dented. Scratched. Rattles when I carry it. Has tools in it older than some social media platforms. And even though I’ve got fancier tools now hanging on the wall, that’s still the one I
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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.