Changing Seasons in Nature and Life Benefit Our Lives
As summer has given way to autumn, it got me thinking about the changing of the seasons. Not only do we have four seasons in nature, we also have seasons in our lives. A big change of season in my life occurred when my daughter got married earlier this...
Boost Your Attitude with the Magic of Gratitude
It’s hard to believe that American Thanksgiving is here again. While Thanksgiving traditionally marks the start of the holiday season, this year is different. To allow for social distancing, Black Friday sales have been happening for weeks already. Public health officials hope that Americans can learn from Canada about...
Teaching the Next Generation About Money
As the father of three teenagers (age 13, 16, and 19) I would like to share some of the things that we have done and do to prepare our children for successful adulting. Kids learn by watching their parents. They learn so much from their parents and if their...
Be Your Own Board of Directors
The concept of a marriage being likened to a board of directors came to me years before I even met my wife. When I was 21, I was voted onto the board of directors of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Laramie, Wyoming. At the time, I was the...