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John Madden, the famed sportscaster, used to crisscross the country many times each fall by bus because he was afraid of flying. There’s a lot of fear in this world. I sat beside a lady on a plane who... Continue Reading »
Procrastination can lead to discouragement and depression. We put off doing something, and then it gets bigger and more difficult, so we put it off again. Our philosophy is, “Never put off until tomorrow what you can put off... Continue Reading »
When a golfer was asked why he bought a new putter, he said, “The old one didn’t float.” We live in what some people call the age of rage. What about your anger? Do people call you Old Faithful... Continue Reading »
Being a father is like playing golf: It’s time consuming, expensive, frustrating, and full of hazards. The phone company reports that calls made on Father’s Day are growing faster than those on Mother’s Day. The company apologized for the... Continue Reading »
After an elementary teacher taught a science lesson on magnets, she gave her students a quiz to see how much they had learned. One of the questions read, “My name starts with M. I have six letters and I... Continue Reading »
Most of us gain a little weight over the holidays. Last year my New Year’s resolution was to lose some weight. Like most people, the second week of a diet is the easiest — because by then I’m off... Continue Reading »
Even as infants, our personalities are evident. Some babies are quiet, calm and submissive. Others seem to be born with a baseball cap on backwards saying: “Make me.” There are two types of personalities: Type A and Type B.... Continue Reading »
We get into lots of problems when we try to control the world. We also waste a lot of energy on things we can’t control. You can devise a great strategy and even pray all night that the sun... Continue Reading »
Several years ago, Penny and I went to Hawaii. It was a great trip, except for the day we went snorkeling. My wife loves the water. She grew up with a swimming pool in the backyard. I grew up... Continue Reading »
The first stage of a relationship is that wonderful stage, the urge to merge. You’re in hormone heaven. You’ve found the perfect person. She always looks good, smells good and never goes to the bathroom. Then you get married,... Continue Reading »
The first time I saw our oldest daughter, I saw a bald head and heard powerful lungs. She was a loud noise at one end and no responsibility at the other. It was scary. Now I know why they... Continue Reading »
Been to battle lately? Conflict can actually be good for you. Criticism separates people, but conflict stimulates people. If you ignore things, they build up and get worse. You might as well fight the battle before you have to... Continue Reading »
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