Our son, Hunter, just returned from a trip to Europe with his girlfriends’ family. It was his graduation gift from Shelly and me. While he was in London there was a terrorist attack. He was actually set up to go to the London Bridge the very next day. That was...
“Welcome to the next chapter in the story of your life journey” … I told this to someone yesterday and I thought, “hmmm, that’s cool”. So we all have these curves and twists that define our path – a lot of times we remember them because they are stamped in...
“Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.” - Carol Burnett We had confirmation this Sunday, and Shaila was confirmed and I officially joined the Catholic Church. In order to complete my education and be able to join the church I had to participate in...
A friend from Iowa City said that I should run against Representative King because the person running against him in 2018 said she was dropping out of the race. After laughing and sighing deeply, I said “absolutely not”. The political situation is so drama filled and toxic right now, I...
I will soon be adding additional responsibilities at work. I have been praying about being a good leader. I have also been reading leadership “stuff” (John C. Maxwell, Tony Dungy, CS Lewis, etc.). I stumbled upon this: A Leader I went on a search to become a leader. I searched...
I had a lot of time to think this past weekend as I put about a hundred miles on my bike; rode a couple of trails down around Des Moines. As I pedaled I came to the conclusion that I’ve been wrong about a lot of stuff in life. Don’t...
“Let me encourage you to get up every day and focus on what you do have in life. Be thankful for the blessings of the little things, even when you don't get what you expect.” - Victoria Osteen As we come to the end of another school year and prepare...
Last week on vacation, my one “ah-hah!” moment was in the hotel gym. It had mirrors all around, and I watched myself as I ran. I saw that I looked really stupid when I ran. My gait is too short, and I run with an old person shuffle. (long, dreadful...
So I was in Tucson this week. Did I miss anything?? “Yeesh!” on everything … seems like the weather apocalypse happened while I was gone. (The folks of Tucson were equally mortified … it was 53 degrees one morning, I know, gasp.) You all are troopers, and I’m so glad...
Commencement season is always bittersweet and this year is no exception. What is really sweet right now is that the boys are home for the summer. Cole has spent the last 4 months in Clarion working at Fuel. He made some friends, learned independence, and is looking forward to heading...
