Happiness Comes At A Cost
nom de guerre How do we define happiness? If you ask ten different people to define happiness, odds are you’ll get ten different…
A Personality of Indifference
This particular topic has been something I’ve been internally examining for a while now. I began to notice a change…
Apologies Are Important
How often do we say we’re sorry? Probably more often than we realize… but do those apologies have genuine meaning…
A Diversion with Technology
Thought I’d do something a bit different… nothing thought provoking or insightful parenting experiences related to my daughters to share…
Can We Live Forever?
At some point during our childhood we’ve all entertained the idea of living forever. However, over time that fantasy faded…
Smiles and Laughter are my Litmus Test
In today’s world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. For over two years we have had to deal with a pandemic…
The Best Compliment
I feel it’s safe to say that more often than not, being a parent is a thankless job. From the…
Peaceful Life
When questioned why he had given up a prominent career as a scientist and engineer to become a farmer, Galen…
Reconnecting
Having a solid relationship with my daughters has always been important to me. As I’ve raised them, I felt it…
Refining My Picture of Retirement
A year ago I composed a rambling collection of thoughts titled “Picturing Retirement”. For anyone who reads it, I apologize…