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My mom used to say there’s no perfect job. She was right. I had no idea how right she was. Because as much as I love my job, it’s in no way perfect, because there… Read More »The Perfect Job?

You may be totally free of fault, (though it’s unlikely! It depends who you ask!) Maybe you’ve admittedly messed up and now you’re paying for your misgivings by this estrangement. Either way, know this: There… Read More »Estranged? You Can Still Have Peace.

Often our troubles can overwhelm us. There seems to be no solution, and no end in sight. Over a long period of time it can be exhausting. It’s understandable how one could be tempted to… Read More »Get Outside of What You “See”, and See the Truth

About seven years ago My Lovely Wife and Life Partner Lois and I went to the movie theater when I first experienced my moment of truth. There on the admissions sign were the words “Senior… Read More »Senior Discount: Love It or Hate It?

Today was the first day of a long journey. For the next seven months, I’ll look at the results of what my friends do every day. I’ll watch the stats, the streaks, and the slumps.… Read More »Opening Daze

I’m reminded of a time when worry was a rare emotion. My biggest problem was getting my 3rd grade book report done in time. Even as a 9 year old I had a God-given gift… Read More »Don’t Worry. Be Human.

March 10, 1975. I was 17 years old, and a junior in high school. In those days we still grasped to any glimmer of hope that the Beatles might get back together. But it’d been… Read More »Stand By Me

Every six months I take the giant Joanna Gaines clock off the wall, change the time, replace the battery, and hoist it back up on the wall. Most clocks change themselves, so this is beginning… Read More »Let’s Do The Time Warp Again

1. Never ask the airport security guard where he’s from. Trust me on this. 2. Generally speaking, people at the airport are just there for looking at, not for making friends. 3. You may converse… Read More »10 Travel Tips You May Not Have Heard

I sat next to a young mom with a cute two year old daughter on the 3 hour flight. The little girl did fine, all things considered. I enjoyed talking to her, since I do… Read More »Baby, Baby