This poem from Rudyard Kipling came to mind today, so I thought I would pass it on: “If” (Rudyard Kipling) If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on
I just discovered these great resources today from Ron Deal and Successful Stepfamilies. While I have not read them yet, I have read Ron's first book, The Smart Stepfamily, and it is fantastic. I have also had
So, I just heard about Scott Ginsberg's (The Nametag Guy) new book, "-able: 35 Strategies for Increasing the Probability of Success in Business and in Life." And with it, he is challenging folks like me to create
I am very aware that this time of year is often particularly difficult for those caught in the merciless grip of alcholism or drug addiction. Numbing out to escape the holiday time realities is a common experience
As we close in on the Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year's season, I just wanted to remind you of this resource page which remains on my site year round. These resources are provided to help you transition through the potential
Well, for many folks, this is the season of FEAR. Yes, it's time to don the hockey masks, vampire capes, fake blood, and gruesome prosthetics and go scare up some candy. Or, for the real daredevil -
"Unmerited favor." For some reason, I remember that being the classic simple definition of grace I have heard over the years of my religious experience. I would always smile and nod, and offer my intellectual agreement with
I have been blessed with good friends throughout my entire life, although there has been a natural ebb and flow as to which friends have been closest along the way. New friends come along. Some old friends
Just a quick word for you, and this word comes straight from The Word. Whether we are talking about our economic situation, raising children, or career advancement, there is one ingredient that will do us so much
You've probably heard recommendations for having a Family Game Night. I'm a big fan, and I think this is a wonderful way to strengthen relationships in family life and infuse a sense of fun and playfulness into
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