I set a goal to watch the Harry Potter movies. I never saw any of them. My analysis is they’re really good. My friend, Cheryl, never allowed her daughter to eat junk food. When her daughter was seven or eight, she visited the elderly neighbor couple who promptly fed her...
I am writing my article a little early for once. I procrastinate writing my article, I have to think of something entertaining to talk about. However, the due date for this article is St. Patrick’s Day and this gives me an opportunity to talk a little history. St. Patrick is...
Shaila is home this week for spring break. She is so excited to have a little time off and a mental break from school. I am just excited to have her home for a week. I love when all my family is in the same place. I think we can...
I’m getting new mattresses and box springs today. My nephew asked “when was the last time you replaced them?” According to the Better Sleep Council, you should replace your mattresses every 7-10 years.* I did not know this - I thought they were new, but they are actually probably 10...
Today as I sat down to write my article I was so excited to flip the calendar to March. It’s a new month of fresh starts and new opportunities for each and every one of us. The People Pillar has been working on some “Fun” for the month. Make sure...
I was talking with a friend last week, and I told them that I haven’t weighed in on a scale since October of 2019. (seriously) I told her that I have PTSD regarding weighing in and furthermore, it usually ruins my day. She told me to deal with it, get...
Maleigha started softball practice this past week. It is a traveling team which means a variety of kids from different communities are all participating. I was talking to another parent this week, and we both agreed it was nice to have this opportunity for our kids to make friends outside...
I just bought this book “Loving What Is”.* One of the first things I read in the book was to start becoming aware of my stories. For me this is important because I tell myself stuff all the time. I believe most of it and sometimes, if something isn’t interesting...
I was going for a “coachy” message today. But I don’t want to. February for me is hard. Cold weather for me is hard. I’m not my best self in this dreadful little month and that’s all right. My nephew is in Austin, TX this week on vacation. I would...
My wife and I try to give back when and where we can although we can always do better. One of the ways we do this is by coaching AAU volleyball in Clarion. Tricia and I have coached AAU volleyball teams for many years. It started when our oldest was...
