Silent Sacrifices
nom de guerre Parenting can be one of the most rewarding experiences while also being one of the most frustrating experiences. One aspect that is…
Making Progress… Wait, Not So Fast… Never-mind, Proceed…
This past June I made a trip to my property to meet with potential builders, and begin work on clearing trees for…
Time – Both An Adversary And Friend
How often do we consider the concept of time? It’s not something we give much thought to until we’re running late, or…
Retirement Preparation – Change 42
For over a year I have been researching and planning various aspects of what my future home might look like when I…
Happiness Comes At A Cost
How do we define happiness? If you ask ten different people to define happiness, odds are you’ll get ten different responses with…
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 in my…
Apologies Are Important
How often do we say we’re sorry? Probably more often than we realize… but do those apologies have genuine meaning or are…
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 this time.…
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 from our…
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 and all…