Shelly and I just spent 4 leisure days in Arizona. We were invited down to Scottsdale by some good friends. We slept well, ate well, and worked out every day. We even had a chance to hike to the top of a small mountain. I’ve returned to work refreshed and...
The latest attempt at killing Obamacare – the ACA – is dead. In the last 20 minutes, the headlines were that the republicans were pulling the latest attempt from the scheduled vote because they didn’t have enough votes. I’m all for fixing what’s wrong with this program, but – if...
“Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody expects of you. Never excuse yourself.” ~ Henry Ward Beecher The life lesson at our house this week was on responsibility and commitment. This week it was Andrew’s turn for a life lesson. He doesn’t enjoy football and is quite content...
I damaged myself this weekend. Something to do with my bicep and tearing or ripping and such … I’m telling everyone. It’s my right arm, and I practiced using just my left hand yesterday in anticipation of surgery; but alas, I will be dead in a matter of days if...
This past weekend was a lot of fun. It started with the tailgate potluck on Friday. What an impressive showing of team pride and creative food preparation. I wore Hawkeye gear (with two sons there now I’m somewhat obligated-my blood is still Husker red!). Fortunately, I avoided any photos* and...
I love peanut butter. It’s best for me not to buy peanut butter because I’ll eat it. I would think that in a healthy “recovery from addiction” move, I should make peace with peanut butter so I can have it around without temptation – however, that is not me and...
“Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.” ~ Leo Buscaglia Last time I wrote about embracing change and stepping outside of my comfort zone. Tonight I taught my very first religious education class. Two things: one, I think I...
I wrote last week about being the challenged versus being challenged. I rode the Raccoon River Trail on Monday by myself. It’s about a 5-6 hour bike ride, and I thought it would be busy; nice day … holiday – perfect for a bike ride. It was oddly quiet –...
A friend wrote me a note today and included was the message “Enjoy your health journey!” Well, I just got done telling Jordan that I fell off (hard and big time) the BOSU stability ball last night at the fitness center. My shoulder is hurting. In addition, I would kill...
“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river* and he is not the same man.” – Heraclitus A couple of months ago my wife shared this quote with me. The more I reflect on it, the more I appreciate it. It is full...
