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Will It Hold?
The tape, the glue, the string, the bungy cord, the Velcro, the thread, the cement, the trampoline, the duct tape, the Bondo, the calk,...
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Apr 24, 20242 min read


Who's In, Who's Not?
Bet you’ve heard it. Maybe even chuckled at it the first time you did. “You can pick your friends. You can pick your nose. But you can’t...
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Apr 17, 20242 min read


Is Anything Really New?
Heard any of those predictions lately? Those “the world is coming to an end” forecasts. Some people think they “know” because of what’s...
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Apr 3, 20242 min read


Crossing the Line
At what point does confidence become arrogance? When do bold words turn bombastic? How is it that one person’s rock-solid belief sounds...
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Mar 27, 20242 min read


Offers Not for the Coffers
Giving is such a slippery slope, isn’t it? If we give once, we worry that we’ll be expected to give again even if that isn’t our...
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Mar 19, 20242 min read


All We Cannot See
Green shoots up from beneath the brown – spring is underway! Blossoms of bright yellow burst open as crocus and daffodils bloom....
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Mar 14, 20242 min read


The Trouble with People
If we have any dealings at all with people, we’re likely to have some sort of trouble with people. Of course, the trouble with people is...
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Mar 6, 20242 min read


Living the Nightmare
It’s gotten to be a catchy response to the mundane question of “How are you?”: “Living the dream!” Generally, it is offered sincerely but...
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Feb 29, 20242 min read


Do We Do It Anymore?
We do lots of things every day. Duh. But do we do this one particular, challenging, curious thing - it - anymore? Commit is the it. We...
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Feb 22, 20242 min read


Game Off!
For National Football League fans, the big game is over. While mostly a lackluster display of the sport, the match between the Kansas...
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Feb 14, 20242 min read


When the Fog Lifts
Wake up routines are as fascinating as they are varied! Some people set alarms (even across the room!); others rely on pets to alert them...
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Feb 7, 20242 min read


The Hardest Words
What are the hardest words to say? We'd likely agree that “I forgive you” is tough to choke out most of the time. But others might bubble...
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Jan 31, 20242 min read


Boots and Suits and Power Ties
Boots can say a lot about a person. Are they work boots or a fashion statement? Steel-toed or spiked heeled? Are they labeled with a...
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Jan 24, 20242 min read


Fine Print
It can trip us up if we’re not careful. The fine print. All of the disclosures and disclaimers, conditions and clauses that caution us of...
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Jan 17, 20242 min read


By What Are We Hooked?
While driving a highway, a billboard catches our eye. Our head turns and for a few seconds, we try to take it in. What hooked us? The...
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Jan 10, 20242 min read


Is There an Eraser for That?
Life’s embarrassing moments. They happen. Hollywood has capitalized on our delight in seeing others making fools of themselves. Candid...
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Jan 3, 20242 min read


In a Moment
Every child hears it; some more often than others. “In just a moment…” a parent replies to an eager tot’s request for attention. “I’ll be...
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Dec 28, 20232 min read


Hearing Paired
In recent years it became fashionable to wear mismatched socks. They are even marketed and sold that way. But we’ve likely experienced...
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Dec 20, 20232 min read


Singing in the Rain
Maybe you recall the movie by that name. Maybe you’ve seen images of Gene Kelly prancing around under an umbrella singing the song. And...
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Dec 14, 20232 min read


Small Shifts, Big Changes
This can be a stressful time of year. Extra activities. Added tasks. Elevated expectations. High hopes. And people. Ah, people. Family...
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Dec 6, 20232 min read
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