A Hall of Fame career deserves to be enshrined in a place of honor. Why? So others can see their accomplishments and try to copy them? That’s partly correct until you start learning more about the people. A great player doesn’t always mean a good person. But why limit inductions for only sports?
HARD LOVE DADDY ON A HEALTH KICK
April 16, 2024 by
I saw hard love work on my Dad after he got his heart fixed. No smoking for the old chimney. The doc said it, the family said it, the friends said it. You’d say it too.
EVERYDAY BLOGGER, EVERYDAY WRITER OUT LOUD
March 29, 2024 by
Hardly a day goes by that I don’t add another brick to the wall, another blog post into the black hole of the blogosphere. As an Everyday Blogger, with help from my sharp readers leaving comments that become blog posts, I focus on finding a better communication form than writing. But wherever it’s found, the […]
LIFE CONTINUES, MEMORIES INCLUDED
February 15, 2024 by
Life continues after bad things happen. It continues, but some memories make it a heavier lift. Maybe that’s why some writers keep things light and fun? They don’t want to add to the burden we all carry? What about those burdens?
HUSBAND GOALS, FATHER GOALS 2023
November 2, 2023 by
Husband goals? First, get married. Father goals? Then have kids. But what’s next? Let’s start with husband goals.
BIG BROTHER WORK NEVER ENDS
September 14, 2023 by
Big brother comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. A good big brother can be a guiding light. Growing up with someone who knows their role can set the stage for a good life. On the other hand? Roles can change.
FAMILY PROTECTION ADVICE FROM A DADDY
June 2, 2023 by
Family protection comes down to two things: Threat, and perceived threat. Both trigger a need. Let’s start with threat:
FAMILY HISTORY FROM BOTH SIDES
April 29, 2023 by
Family history comes in two varieties: The first: We don’t talk about that side of the family. The second: We can’t say enough about that side of the family. That’s the starting place for going off the rails.
INSIDE HISTORY? FIND AN INSIDER
March 10, 2023 by
How does anyone get the real story inside history? Read books, watch documentaries, tour museums? That’s a good start, and for many an end to the story. But what if you want more because you know there’s more out there?
LIFE REWIND? HOW DOES THAT WORK
September 27, 2022 by
For a life rewind, the big question is how far to rewind? Let’s agree to one thing: not as far as the picture here. That’s too far. But how far is far enough?
