It’s Dangerous to Look Back
August 17, 2022 – People like to reminisce. According to many experts, reminiscing can positively affect our emotional well-being. While remembering nostalgic memories of the past is good, taking to …
The Journey
The Lighthouse
August 17, 2022 – While sitting on my rocker on the front porch, a memory story flashed in my mind. It was the story of a fisherman and his son …
Prince to Pauper
August 10, 2022 – “You may sometimes wonder why I do what I do. Just remember, my child, my every thought is for you.” Now that I am in my …
Something Out of Nothing
August 10, 2022 – When a child creates an image on paper, we see the drawing and say they have made something from nothing. But that is not true. The …
In a Lion’s Den
August 3, 2022 – My youngest granddaughter loves the 2019 Walt Disney musical film, Lion King. She watches the movie over and over. She also loves the book version of …
Yes Ma’am
August 3, 2022 – When our family lived in Chicago, my wife was a home mom and took care of our two children, a daughter, and a son. This was …
Wanna Be Happy for a Lifetime?
2022 Excellent advice from a remarkable coach.
The Over Night Tan Man
July 27, 2022 – You’d have to be of a certain age to remember the vintage Coppertone ad featuring the little girl (three-year-old actress Jodie Foster) who gets her pants …
Radio was Magical
July 27, 2022 – My family’s first radio was magical. As a kid, I would listen to it for hours. When I turned it on, I heard the brass notes …
You Go Before Me
July 20, 2022 – I still believe children should be seen and not heard, sit in their chairs in a restaurant, and be polite to seniors. This is usually not …