Joy In The What?
According to Merriam Websters dictionary the word joy can be defined as -
You Don't Need A "Self Care Day"
Several weeks ago I was lured into a LinkedIn post from someone who was speaking about their self care days. Complete with a picture, they were making the case that given the number of hours they worked and all of…
The Value of Waiting
One of my favorite memories with our kids as they were growing up was Christmas Morning. The anticipation of getting to open their stockings and presents under the tree was was almost more than the four of them could…
Thirty Years In The Making
It was more than thirty years ago when I stood in front of our guests at the front of the church in California, held the hand of my amazing wife and slid a ring on her finger as I vowed to "love, honor and cherish…
The Desire For More
In the 1987 movie Wall Street, Michael Douglas's character, Gordon Gekko, delivered a speech to a group of shareholders of the fictional Teldar Paper in an attempt at a hostile takeover. In this gripping scene, Gekko…
It Was Never Yours
Among the many first words children learn as they grow is the word "mine." I can still vividly see my kids as toddlers clutching a toy or blanket and proclaiming to anyone who dared try taking it from them that . . .…
A Blueprint For A Good Life
If you are wondering why, after almost two years, you are once again receiving a Life Design Newsletter, you can read my post here. In the meantime, it is great to be back!
I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together!
I remember as a kid watching The Carol Burnette Show. To this day when I see a clip from that show, I still laugh and can recall the laughter, especially from my mom at the various skits. I believe that she is one of…
When The Fix Becomes The Problem
Last year while Susanne and I were away for a long weekend in Boston I received a text from a friend that read as follows:
Thankfulness in a Jar
It is hard to believe that not that long ago we were ringing in a New Year and having to hit backspace as we mistakenly typed out 2022 instead of 2023.
There Are No Guarantees
Last year I had the opportunity to speak at an event to a group of marketing executives. This event was especially exciting because it was the first time this event was held and It was the first live event that I…
Focusing On The Fundamentals - What I Learned In High School
One of the great joys I have been able to experience since moving back to our small town in the Adirondacks is the occasion to have breakfast with my former high school basketball coach. For those who have met me in…
Letting Go Of The Past In Order To Step Forward
Susanne and I recently had the opportunity to spend time with someone we knew 25 years ago but back then did not have a close relationship with. At one point Susanne shared with her what she appreciated about our…
Finding Beauty By Letting Go
Back in 202 when Susanne and were living in our RV we spent a few weeks in Emerald Isle, North Carolina.
Quality or Quantity?
Years ago right after Susanne and I had our first child, I was taking a walk with a dear friend of mine named Keith. Keith is almost 20 years older than I am and is like a second dad to me and can say with certainty…