Archive for August, 2010

Aug 31 2010


Having the Tough Talks: Drugs and Alcohol

(Based on my 8/31 WAFB Parenting 101 interview) When is the right age to start talking with your kids about drugs and alcohol? Whenever a situation presents itself, whether in “real life” or on screen, where the subject of alcohol or drugs makes sense to discuss. In fact, “Intervention” on A&E is a fantastic resource [...]

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Aug 30 2010


Men of Greater Baton Rouge, For the past 5 years I’ve either taught or attended Men’s Fraternity. It has helped shape me as a man, husband and father. I don’t know a man who has attended and given attention to the lectures and the discussion who hasn’t been deeply challenged ~ most of whom have also been changed because [...]

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Aug 27 2010


Just Another Fish Story

Look for another blog post to follow shortly on a “deeper” lesson or two learned from my very first fishing trip.  For now, I offer these: Spending a day fishing with a good friend is a very good thing. Fish spray poop whenever you pull the hook out of their mouths.  Be careful where you [...]

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Aug 20 2010


The Cure for Procrastination

Thank you, Rick Warren, for clobbering my shins with this inspired message! (Be sure to click on the link to read Pastor Warren’s full message.) 1. Stop making excuses. 2. Start today. 3. Establish a planned routine. 4. Face your fears. 5. Focus on what you gain, not the pain. – Don’t ask, “What do [...]

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Aug 18 2010


Heaven in a Bowl

No, this is not a typical post from me.  But I do my best to share good things with you on my site, and this definitely qualifies!  Now, I’m not advocating eating a whole half-gallon of this stuff in one sitting.  That would be gluttonous and over-the-top.  And I’d have to take like six Lactaid [...]

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Aug 18 2010


Revealable

So, I just heard about Scott Ginsberg’s (The Nametag Guy) new book, “-able: 35 Strategies for Increasing the Probability of Success in Business and in Life.” And with it, he is challenging folks like me to create a new word with an -able suffix, and explain to you how this quality can increase your probability [...]

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Aug 13 2010


Practicing What I Preach

This is the picture that was taped to our TV set all day yesterday.  “How did it get there?” you may ask.  Here’s the story… Just before bedtime on Wednesday evening, my six-year-old son lied to my wife and me about something.  It was one of those easily detected, bold-faced, I don’t even see the [...]

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Aug 10 2010


Parenting with Love and Leadership: from Tots to Teens

John Rosemond is such an inspired and inspiring authority on parenting well.  And we have the opportunity to hear him LIVE in Baton Rouge in a month!!! Check out the details and register here.

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