There was a time when a voting booth had a curtain. You stepped inside alone. You voted your conscience. You…
Why Responsibility and Authority Must Stay Aligned
The Day I Put the Keys on the Desk Years ago, when I was a store manager, I had an…
HA MA-HA MA – HA MA
Yes, I’ve been on stage and given speeches — but one moment still stands above all the others. Back in…
What are your favorite physical activities or exercises?
It’s funny — because when I stop and think about it, my whole relationship with “exercise” was shaped early on.…
Why Good Parents Always Earn My Admiration
When I think about what really sparks my admiration, it’s good parenting. Real parenting. The kind that isn’t always pretty,…
Today’s Five Quotes
1 “Buying cheap merchandise to save money is like stopping the clock to save time.” 2 “Saving money when buying…
The Long Road to Seeing the World a Little Clearer
“It is the sufferings of the many which pay for the luxuries of the few.”That line hits harder the older…
Why People Argue Truth
(Even When Truth Doesn’t Need Their Permission) By Beebop Lately I’ve been thinking about why people argue over things that…
Beep Beep
What’s my favorite cartoon? Easy — The Road Runner. Now here’s the best part: all seven of my grandchildren love…
Slowing Down Isn’t Easy — But I’m Working On It
Blog Post: What Could You Do Less Of? What could I do less of? Honestly?Two things: worrying… and acting like…
The Year My Granddaughter Got Hooked on Fishing
If I stop and think about the past year, one moment rises above everything else—and it still puts a smile…