I consider myself lucky. In fact, I consider myself luckier than most. I have a good job, a beautiful home, a pretty great wife, and two amazing sons. When I met Kelly, I never thought we would be married. I am older than she is, and I was also married at the time. But, let’s …
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Don’t chase happiness. Enjoy your life.
I listened to my father because I loved him and was taught to respect him. So for those reasons alone, I followed his advice. “Happiness is out there waiting for you, work hard, take no prisoners and take what is yours!” I believed him, and did exactly what he said. I pushed – hard – …
More than a Pretty Face
Why me? Why me? The same two words keep going through my head over and over again. Why am I always stuck doing all of the chores around here? Those other two get to do anything they want. I feel like I am being punished for something. It all started when my Dad died. That …
Through the Eyes of a Child
What do these things have in common? Running water, electricity, tennis shoes, grocery stores, and zoos. Sounds like a strange group, right? All of these things were regarded as modern conveniences at one time. However, they are all now considered normal parts of our everyday lives. Sometimes we take things for granted. We don’t take …
My Purpose in Life
My name is John, I have never been married and have no children but don’t feel bad for me, I am extremely happy with the paths that I have taken in my life. I have worked hard at my job and have become the head groundskeeper at a very prestigious country club and golf resort. …
Henry is concerned
Henry is concerned. He watches his wife of eight years head off to work and he stays at home with their son. He is concerned because the scene has happened many times in the past, only he was the one heading out. And he knows the patterns, all too well. Nothing is particularly obvious at …
Donating Blood in these Confusing Times
I came across a perplexing situation today. The company where my wife works was conducting a blood drive, and we both decided to volunteer. We both think that it is a great cause and we allowed our seven year old son to be a part. Everything was going along as I thought it should; providing …