February one. Hmmm … I hate this month. Hate.this.month. #februaryhater. However, being on a path of healthy perspectives and rising above the emotions, I am compelled to not judge this month by what it is (a small, cold, dark month designed to test the will of even the strongest) but...
“Good parents give their children Roots and Wings. Roots to know where home is, Wings to fly away and exercise what's been taught them.” ~ Dr. Jonas Salk I constantly say that parenting isn’t for the faint hearted. This week Rick and I had two opportunities with regards to Shaila....
I went to the Ragbrai announcement party the other night. If you have ever had the desire to ride the whole week of Ragbrai or even just a day – this is the year. It’s up this way, Northern Iowa, and flat. Janel, for years told me I should ride...
Drama is a Choice. I know we’re not really supposed to talk about religion or politics very much, and I do talk about my faith quite a bit here. This week I am venturing out enough to make a comment involving politics. Eight years ago I did not vote for...
“Money is not the only commodity that is fun to give. We can give time, we can give our expertise, we can give our love or simply give a smile. What does that cost? The point is, none of us can ever run out of something worthwhile to give.” ―...
I thought my hair looked darker when I looked into the mirror this morning. Instantly I moved to “because of my mega vitamin intake and massive exercise, I must be aging backwards.” I’m halfway expecting my wrinkles and sore joints to be replaced with smooth skin and a bounce in...
2017. This is my first chance to sit down and think about what that means. A new year is a great time to just stop and reassess. Be still. Listen. What I’ve heard so far; I’ve heard my son graciously accept consequences for a mistake that seems huge for the...
Encourage courage. This is kind of a theme for me lately. As I wrote last week I was skiing with my family last week in Steamboat Springs.*One of the family members hadn’t skied before and despite being drug on the ski lift and completely humiliated, he went back and skied...
“The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.” ~ Leo Tolstoy The other night I was attempting to prepare supper. We were going to have a simple supper of tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. I went to the store with Maleigha and picked up two cans of tomato...
So here it is the new year, and I’m already expecting negative news. “Steve, hope and optimism are on our collective plates, be happy!” Yes, I know … I’m supposed to be on vacation, flying to Colorado to ski with the nephews and niece, but Winter Storm Helena is coming...
