One reason why George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, etc etc hits home with me…

The killings of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery are nothing new for black people in America, especially for my family, as we’ve experienced heartbreaking loss like this. The only thing that is new is the murders are being recorded now.

Life After My Heart Attack…The Road to Recovery

[callout]This is part 3 of 3 blog posts that I am using to tell the story of the massive heart attack I had on Thanksgiving Day (2018). If you missed them, go back and read Part 1 and Part 2.[/callout] As I've said time and time again, I am so grateful. However, I did...

I Thought, “I Could Be Dying…”

[callout]This post is the second of three that I am using to tell the story of the massive heart attack I had on Thanksgiving Day (2018). Click here to read Part 1 and Part 3.[/callout] I knew something was seriously wrong and I began to believe it was...
How Far Would You Run For Love (or Fitness)?

How Far Would You Run For Love (or Fitness)?

Love can make you do things you never thought you would do.  It can drive you to accomplish things you never thought possible. It can also convince you to do some really dumb stuff.  Some say, "Love makes the world go round." Nike has created a fun video showing what...

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Is Quality Time Missing in Your Relationship?

Is Quality Time Missing in Your Relationship?

My wife and my desire is to spend time together.  But not just time, quality time.  It is the quest of all relationships.   To spend time together,  and to make it worthwhile, to make it memorable. We went on dates, but not as often as we'd like.  There was something...

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How to Be a Dad…According to 7 Year-olds

How to Be a Dad…According to 7 Year-olds

When our daughter was born, over 12 years ago, I had no idea what I was doing as a dad.  As she nears her 13th birthday this summer...I still have no idea what I am doing.  🙂 Being a dad is the ultimate example of on the job training.  There are no "dad degrees."...

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Husbands: Do You Make Your Wife Feel Beautiful?

Husbands: Do You Make Your Wife Feel Beautiful?

Does your wife think of herself lower than she really is?  Do you find yourself trying to convince her she is beautiful?  You may not be the only one, as this is more common than it seems. What do our wives see? Dove has made a pretty big splash on YouTube with a...

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How to Keep Your Marriage from Failing

How to Keep Your Marriage from Failing

Nobody goes into marriage planning to fail.  At least I hope not.  I will not get into any Kardashian marriages on my blog!  Although couples do not set their marriage goals for failure, at least half of marriages do fail.  Why is that? Where is the love? I have found...

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Please Take My Reader Survey

Please Take My Reader Survey

My goal is to make my blog more relevant to your needs and interests.  To do that, I need to know more about YOU.  So, I have created my Reader Survey. You encourage me Your input is important to me.  The feedback you provide with your blog comments, your social media...

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Exposing A New Generation to the Great Jackie Robinson

Exposing A New Generation to the Great Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson Day was celebrated this week in baseball.  April 15, 1947 Jackie Robinson played in a Major League Baseball game.  The first African-american to do so since prior to the 1900's, opening the door for the integration of pro baseball.  That day, that...

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What Your Child Can Learn By Homeschooling

What Your Child Can Learn By Homeschooling

When we made the decision that homeschooling would be the way we educated our children, we couldn't tell you exactly what the results would be.  Yes, we have goals for what we want our kids to learn by homeschooling.  But just like everything else, it was all in...

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