In the world we live in today, almost everything is built on speed. We have been called the "microwave" society or generation, because we want everything to be done right now. We want results immediately. We want things done yesterday! If you are not careful, you...
Great Activities To Do with Your Spouse
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...
Raising an Olympian – Letting Them Go (Part 1 of 3)
I came across this video the other day on one of my favorite sites. The video is one in a series of videos done by Proctor & Gamble, and posted on their YouTube channel. It is an amazing story of Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast Gabby Douglas. Finding the passions of...
Why You MUST Have “Daddy Days”
I am one year away from being the father of a teenage girl. My daughter turns 12 today. This is taking parenting to an entirely new level for me. I have many emotions as I think about what we've already experienced, what we are experiencing now, and what we'll...
Lessons From an Olympian, and a 6-year Old Learning How To Ride a Bike
Do you remember the first time you learned to ride a bike? Or better yet, the first time your son or daughter learned how to ride a bike? We just experienced the latter for the 2nd time as our 6-year old son recently began riding his bike, on two-wheels! It was...
Why Bloggers Need to GET Active!
Do bloggers and those of us who work primarily on our computers have bad fitness habits, and thus bad health? If you blog, and/or spend lots of time in front of your computer that may be the case. It's about time you begin to GET Active! I have been consistently...
Whiteboard Quote of the Day: FINISH STRONG!
The Olympics have started and we are sure to witness something amazing. Somebody giving every last ounce of what they have, resulting in a gold medal performance. It will be known worldwide. I also believe there is somebody like you and I that has the opportunity...
Is Sitting Killing You?
Could your job literally be killing you? I am sure many of us have wanted to tell our bosses that very thing. Surprisingly, there may be evidence that supports this thought, if you sit while you work. The digital and information lifestyle Most people today spend 6+...
You’re not interested in your spouse’s hobbies…what do you do?
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...








