Hearing

I went to the hearing specialist with my Dad last week. My dad woke up from a nap a few weeks ago and the hearing in his one good ear was gone. My family is exploring all options to help him regain his hearing. I enjoy waking up in the early hours of the morning…

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Bold & Powerful

These two words are sometimes connected to people in high positions of government. When leaders get to the highest level of leadership in a given field, they sometimes forget the journey that got them where they are. It’s helpful to often reflect on the journey because it gives me perspective on where I am today. …

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Stunning News!

I have heard news that seemed unbelievable. I’ve heard news that simply stunned me. I heard news that was worth celebrating for sure. I’ve also heard news that I wasn’t sure what to do with it. I remember where I was and what I was doing when I’ve heard some stunning news. I remember where…

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Risk

This word implies the possibility of loss or injury. I’ve taken my share of risks during my life. Some of them I’m embarrassed about and others I’m grateful for. I would not be the man I am today without some level of risk. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned to calculate my risks a bit.…

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The End of The Beginning

I don’t always like the ending. I also don’t always like new beginnings. I like what I’m used to in most cases. In my life, I’ve had a few endings that were painful. Some endings just meant that I had some adjustments to make. Other endings were harder to work through because they felt so…

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Teachable Moment

As my children were growing up, there were many teachable moments along the way. If I wasn’t careful, I could miss them. I’m sure that I did miss some for sure. I believe most parenting is done “along the way” of life. There were teachable moments when a friend was sick. There were teachable moments…

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