It was 1974, and I was seventeen years old. I had my heart set on a white Levi’s denim jacket. … More
Tag: life
We All Just Want to Be Kids Again
If you hang around kids like I do, you start noticing something that adults either forget or don’t want to … More
The Real Reason Humans Do Almost Everything
The human desire to escape pain is one of the most powerful forces on Earth, and I don’t think most … More
I would make personal and family financial planning mandatory in every school, K-12.
If I had the power to change one law, it would be this: I would make personal and family financial … More
I keep my mouth shut
The first thing I do when I get amazingly fantastic news? I keep my mouth shut. Not because I’m not … More
The Forgiveness That Comes Too Late
A message to young people who cut off their parents One of the deepest regrets a person can carry is … More
Today’s WordPress Prompt Question: “What’s Your Favorite Candy?”
You know, I have to hand it to the “creative minds” over at WordPress. Because nothing gets the human spirit … More
Pain
I need a break from pain. And I don’t mean the kind of pain where you say, “Eh, I slept … More
Normal Americans Need to Take Their Country Back
I spent part of my workout today watching Holocaust documentaries on YouTube. Sounds morbid, I know. But I actually think … More
eBay
“Keep the best, sell the rest, and never waste time teaching those who don’t want to learn.” People ask me … More
Time Didn’t Make Me Wiser. It Just Made Me Pick My Battles Better
Time has a funny way of sneaking up on you. One day you’re convinced you’ve got life mostly figured out, … More
Nobody Is Watching for the Chicken Wrap
Oh, I know exactly what you’re talking about. And if I see one more slow-motion Facebook Reel that opens on … More