Have you ever had one of those mornings where absolutely everything goes right? I mean everything. I’m not talking about the kind of morning where you simply survive getting out the door. I’m talking about the kind that makes you wonder if somebody upstairs accidentally switched your life with someone else’s. This happened to me […]
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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 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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The other day I had one of those moments that I am pretty sure most of us have had at some point. I was getting ready for an event, and for whatever reason, my brain decided it was time to go into full overthinking mode. Not a little thinking. I am talking about the kind
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Because I run my business from home, I get a front-row seat to a lot of life happening around me. That includes watching my kids grow up, make decisions, and occasionally surprise me in ways I did not see coming. Now, my wife and I have been fortunate over the years to help our kids
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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
I like to play competitive sports. I find that when I’m competing against others, or even just competing against myself, I get motivated to the point of obsessing. I don’t always focus on winning. I thrive on the thrill competition. Of course, winning is pretty cool too! As I have aged, I have come to
My daughter is 20 years old and moved out of our home a few years ago. She is our youngest child and we are as supportive of her as we are able while she is choosing to live life on her own terms. With that said, we still talk to her daily as she calls
When I was a kid, I used to eat whatever and whenever I wanted. I was active by playing with my friends, siblings and playing sports. I seemed to burn up calories without even trying. Not to mention my metabolism was off the scale. Mealtime with family and friends was more than just fuel for
One of my first memories as a child was my dad taking me to the observatory at the University in the city where we loved to look at the stars. My dad was not an astronomer. He just liked looking up and appreciating the universe. It was a regular occurrence for my dad to take