What really pushes your buttons and steams you up? Getting stuck in traffic that’s barely crawling. Or just being at the mercy of a driver you’re calling a/an _______ because they _______. Having your best efforts to get ahead in your career fail, even though what you’re trying makes perfect Read more…
Relationships can be frustrating. No doubt about it! Your spouse or partner really raises your blood pressure when they do that same old same old. Sometimes you want to throttle your child for pulling that stunt for the umpteenth time. Your parent just doesn’t get it. That one sibling’s superpower Read more…
Spring is such a beautiful time of year! A new generation of wildlife emerges to find its place in the circle of life. The world around us grows greener and more lush by the day. Flowers burst forth from the ground and bushes and trees. If you’re anything like me, Read more…
How long has it been since your partner or spouse said or did something that frustrated, hurt, or offended you in some way? No matter how great your relationship is, when you stick with someone long enough, this kind of disappointment is going to happen. It’s the human condition. We Read more…
I’ll just go ahead and admit that I don’t understand much of what moves and breathes and hums underneath the hood of my car. And I definitely don’t do my own oil changes and tuneups. But, fellas, I do know a lot about the kinds of things that keep our Read more…
Whether it’s YouTube, TikTok, another social media video site, or a combination, there’s a VERY good chance your teen enjoys watching socially posted videos. And if you’re willing to approach it the right way, this can pose a delightful opportunity for you to connect and build your relationship with them. Read more…
(Intro: As I’m working on the process of revamping my website, I’m beginning a new blog series: Simple Ways to Connect with Your Teen. Some, and likely – many, of the suggestions in this series will be just as doable and helpful with younger kids. But my driving focus of Read more…
Sometimes life seems to get all tangled up in a mess. And when you really look at the knot of troubles, you may feel the anxious stab of discouragement telling you it’s hopeless: “The knot is just too tangled! This mess is way too big!” I certainly have felt this Read more…
These poignant words from a great 20th century philosopher have never been more true: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while… You could miss it!” – Ferris Bueller, 1986 Our lives are made up of an ongoing series of moments. How many Read more…
Sometimes, you’re just hanging on, aren’t you? Life seemed safe and easy until you took that Big Leap. Or maybe something Big came along and scared you, so you retreated to what you thought was a safe place. Or you were just enjoying life right where you were until a Read more…