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How Much Money Would It Take to Completely Change My Life?

I ask people this question all the time — not because I want their answer, but because I want them … More

blog, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-2758, life, mental-health, money, writing

Thirteen Years

It’s a strange thing, getting older. You don’t notice it happening day to day, but then one morning you realize … More

dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1926, grief, life, love, mental-health, writing

What Gives Me Direction in Life (The Real Answer, Not the Pretty One)

When I was younger, direction came from the usual stuff — ambition, building something, taking care of my family, trying … More

dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1926, healing, life, love, mental-health, writing

I love The Summer

I Love Summertime I’ve realized something about myself… I don’t just dislike winter—I take it personally. I really hate it. … More

life, nature, seasons, winter, writing

it’s better to win people over than to try to win over them.

If someone insulted you yesterday and needed your help today, would you let resentment make the decision for you? I’ve … More

dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1913, family, life, love, mental-health, writing

Fear

Fear Can Sometimes Be a Good Thing If You Do Something About It What has driven me to take care … More

dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1909, healing, life, love, mental-health, writing

What it felt like

It was 1974 and the one thing I learned for the first time in high school had nothing to do … More

biking, cycling, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1905, life, travel, writing

The Olympics Lost Something Along the Way

I loved watching weightlifting and wrestling when I was in high school. Those were my events. There was something raw … More

daily-prompt, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1898, life, olympics, sports, writing

I wanted to be a comedian

When I was five years old, I wanted to be a comedian. Not a fireman, not a ballplayer—a comedian. And … More

comedian, comedy, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1891, humor, life, writing

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝘁.

I’ve watched this play out my whole life, in business, in friendships, even within families. Strength attracts people. Weakness pushes … More

dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1890, life, love, mental-health, relationships, writing

Well old man, if you’re reading this, we made it.

When I’m writing this I’m sixty-nine, and one hundred still sounds like something you see on TV. The cameras show … More

blog, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1873, life, love, mental-health, writing

Failure Is Usually Just a Delayed Introduction to Success

Failure Is Usually Just a Delayed Introduction to Success When you get to my age, you realize something interesting about … More

dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1868, failure, life, mental-health, success, writing

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