Dec 30 2008
Here is your New Year’s bonus tip, compliments of my best friend’s family: If you are looking for a fun, cheaper, safer, more legal alternative to fireworks, just get a couple or more big rolls of bubble wrap, lay them out on your living room floor or driveway, and stomp to your heart’s delight. I [...]
Dec 30 2008
New Year’s Resolutions can be a great way to refocus and improve our lives and relationships. Self-improvement is all well and good (although I have experienced much more improvement in my life through surrendering to God than through anything I have been able to do for my self), but I have decided to put that [...]
Dec 28 2008
In the spirit of Christmastime and the impending new year, it seems appropriate to share another nugget of wisdom from our old friend, Oogway the kung-fu grandmaster turtle. This quote happens to be my very favorite: Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. But today is a gift. That is why it is called the [...]
Dec 17 2008
There is really something meaningful and powerful about sharing good stories with someone. Passing along the memories of a time or event or tradition that blessed our lives in some important way offers a unique opportunity to share that blessing with another. I hope you will take time and make the effort to share some [...]
Dec 12 2008
Anyone else out there getting tired just thinking about the impending barrage of Christmas parties you are about to be attending in rapid succession? Maybe it’s just me. Maybe it’s the cough that’s settling into my chest. Maybe it’s Seasonal Affective Disorder? Well, my advice to you my self for facing all the Christmastime fun [...]
Dec 04 2008
I write this post in anticipation of joy. Based on many past experiences (and one in particular), I feel I am on solid ground to expect some genuine joy and exuberance this weekend. I’m going to risk taking you into my confidence here. My son is turning five this weekend, and isn’t quite old enough [...]
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