What happens behind the closed doors in your life? When nobody is looking, do you do the same things as when somebody is looking? Authenticity and consistency are big words thrown around the "blogosphere." This week I challenge you, and me, to look at our actions...
Raising an Olympian – Life After the Olympics (part 3 of 3)
Today is the last day of the 2012 London Olympics. We have been treated to a wonderful 2 weeks of athletic competition, "Hollywood" like story lines, and overall good entertainment. Have you ever wondered what happens to the athletes after the Olympics end? Just...
Family Dinners Are Overrated
At the end of my daily 50-minute commute home from work, I pull into the driveway of our home on an elongated cul-de-sac. I turn off my car's engine, turn off the podcast I was listening to, take out my ear buds, get out of the car and head inside. As I enter the mud...
How To Have a Great Relationship with Your In-Laws
It’s Friday and that means my friend Shawn Snyder, from The Odd Couple Blog, and I are teaming up on our weekly marriage blog. Shawn will share her thoughts (in green) on the topic through the eyes of a woman/wife, and I’ll share mine (in blue) through the eyes of a...
5 Olympians Who Inspire Me and Why
Are you tired of the Olympics yet? Not me, maybe tired of NBC only playing select sports on it's non-cable channels, but other than that it has been awesome to watch with my family and has been very inspiring. Although all of the Olympic athletes and their stories...
Why All Homeschoolers Need Support Systems and How to Get Them
One of the common misconceptions of homeschooling is that you sit at home all day without any outside interaction for the kids or parents. You are "home alone" trying to create a learning experience and educational tools by yourself. Although this is not true for...
Raising an Olympian – Paying the Cost (Part 2 of 3)
The Olympics are at the midpoint and you have probably enjoyed watching the athletes compete, while learning about some of their personal lives. Last week, in part one of this series on Raising an Olympian I shared the story of Gabby Douglas moving away from home to...
Whiteboard Quote of the Day: The Best Last Word = An Apology
Don't you just hate it when you are having a conversation with someone that just has to have the last word? You could be 100% right, yet they still have to add one more thing. Or are you that person? 🙂 Sometimes it is best to say nothing at all, but if a last word...
Why the gay marriage debate is a MAJOR problem!
In what world does a support of biblical marriage, marriage between a man and a woman, mean that you are an advocate of hate? The "gay marriage" debate has been a hot topic as of late, and it is a major problem! Media coverage of President Obama's...








