We are very blessed to live close to our grandchildren. We get to see them often, and they enrich our lives in ways that are hard to put into words. My grandchildren are perfect. Even when they are not, they are still perfect. Since we have several grandchildren, we do not always get to spend […]
A Simple Walk, A Big Lesson… Read More »
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 told myself we’d just watch one episode. That was the deal. One episode. A little relaxing, then off to bed like responsible adults. Fast forward and we’re five episodes deep, emotionally invested, and I’m suddenly an expert on fictional characters’ life choices. My wife and I are famous for this. We’ll say we don’t
Roughly fifteen years ago, I got a front-row seat to something that taught me a lesson I still lean on today. My oldest son played competitive high school tennis. And when I say competitive, I mean the kind where parents pretend they’re calm while internally doing Olympic-Level stress breathing in the bleachers. He was good.
Serve First, Polish Later… Read More »
Several years ago, my family went through one of the hardest seasons we’ve ever faced. And it wasn’t just one thing, it was a wave of things. One after another. Several of my immediate family members became seriously ill. Not a cold. Not a typical winter bug. Real, significant, life-altering health concerns that demanded every
We are Family (Family We Choose) … Read More »
If there’s one fun fact about me that usually surprises people, it’s that I’m not a huge fan of amusement parks. I know, I know, that sounds strange to most folks. My family absolutely loves them. They live for the roller coasters, the funnel cakes, the parades, the music, the lights, the games, the energy,
Where Was That Ride Again?… Read More »
If you followed me at all in my journey, you will know that I’m a sports fan. My wife will tell you that I put the “fan” in the word fanatic. One sport that I enjoy following is hockey. The pace, the athleticism, the contact and often the drama is rather exciting. Of course, I
I understand the title of this blog post may seem negative and may be controversial. But hang with me, please. For about 30 years I was an HR professional for two very large companies. In my last position, I was head of HR over a major division. Frankly, I’m not sure how I got there
Ignorance or Negligence…… Read More »
I just returned from a quick 3-day trip to New York City with my wife and my oldest son. This is an update from a blog post I did a few weeks ago when we were planning our trip and having challenges finding appropriate lodging. You can check out the quick read HERE. Whenever we
Unintended Rewards And Surprises…… Read More »
A few blog posts ago I told an interesting story about an injury I received while playing Pickleball. If you are curious to read about my pickleball woes, it’s a short read HERE with a good lesson. While I have not yet recovered and will be in my special splint for another three to four
“Armed” And Clueless…… Read More »