Reflections on the characters I’ve been, and the one I’m still becoming.
Tag: relationships
Time Is The Real Bottom Line
The familiar expression “time is money” has it almost exactly backwards. The bottom-line value isn’t money; it’s quality time.
What Makes for a Good Marriage?
Glancing at a friend's wedding photos recently got me thinking about the ingredients of a good relationship.
What Do You Want for Father’s Day, Dad?
For my twentieth Fathers Day, I don’t need much. But here are a few things I really want.
Two Cheers for the Old Home Phone
Telephones used to be attached to walls and transmit only voices. In some ways, that was better.
My Dorm Life Advice
As our oldest daughter prepares for college, I'm thinking back on stories from my own dorm-life days.
Killer/Queen
The important lesson I learned from my daughter's experimentation with eye makeup.
Why I Wink
One of my daughters recently asked why I "always" wink at her. The answer has to do with silent connections formed in my distant past.
Life Is a True Story
Your life is a story you get to write. You have to be true to the hard realities, but there's room for artistic license.
Don’t Expect Laundry Service
One of the keys to happiness and success is managing expectations--especially your own.