Welcome to Whine Country
I am a chronic complainer. I grumble. I gripe. I have grievances. Sometimes my whining gets on my wife’s nerves. She says, “You should quit whining, Phil.” But I tell her, “I don’t like your tone of voice, Sweetie, it’s beginning to bother me.” I hate to admit it, but I have won the Wimbledon of Whining and the... >Read More
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Sharks ahoy!
Ever since he was knee high to a Doberman the boy was fearless. Take him to the ocean and he’d jump in looking for sharks. Take him to the mountains and he’d see how high he could climb. One day when he was 5, I watched in horror as he jumped off a roof—a garbage bag duck-taped to his... >Read More
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Changing Currency
Life is short and we never have too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are traveling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind. ~ Henri Frederick Amiel
One of the greatest tragedies of a fast-forward world is that we are less available to be surprised by the spontaneous. As... >Read More
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Squeeze the Day
Two major events took place during the week this book was due. First of all, I turned 40. Don't worry, I am not having a midlife crisis yet. I will wait to finish this chapter before I dye my hair. Several birthday cards arrived from friends who were trying to be helpful, I'm sure. One contained a bumper sticker that... >Read More
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Finding Treasure in Your own Backyard
During the years when diamonds were first being discovered in Africa, a farmer was intrigued by the promise of great wealth. Only one thing stood in his way. His farm had to be sold before he could set off in search of the diamonds that would make him a wealthy man. At last the deal was done and he... >Read More
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Marriage Pop Quiz!
Please answer each question honestly, bearing in mind that while it is impossible to fail this test, your answers may determine where you'll spend the night.
1. When you are wrong, you will admit it to your partner:
A. Within seconds.
B. Just as soon as cows produce root beer.
C. Usually before sunset.
2. On your most recent vacation, you:
A....... >Read More
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A Few Good Guys
It seemed like a bad idea at the time. But a friend was listening and sipping coffee, so I thought I’d give it a try. “Hey,” I said, past a mouthful of muffin, “how about we get some guys together a few times a month for a reading group. We’ll discuss something serious like Plato…or Archie comic books. We... >Read More
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What will be on your tombstone?
On the night of my 35th birthday, I was tucking my eldest... >more
Why we send the kids to summer camp
When I was eleven years young, my parents sent me to Loose... >more
What Do You Fear?
