Chad’s Blog

Don’t be the Weak Gazelle

October 24, 2021 by Chad

When I was in my late twenties and working as a youth pastor, I fortunately bumped into a woman I had worked with when I was a teenager at the Lime Ridge Mall movie theater. Oh, the good old days when the mall had a theater... and herds of cockroaches because of the food court and Bulk Barn. Side … [Read more...]

Know Your Power

October 17, 2021 by Chad

One of the best life lessons I’ve received was from a grade seven teacher... when I was 20. No, this wasn’t a Billy Madison situation; I was a volunteer. When I was in OAC (if you’re reading this, I’m assuming you’re old enough to know what that was... and got the Billy Madison reference), I was … [Read more...]

Is My Wife Crazy?

October 10, 2021 by Chad

If you’re reading this post after seeing the title, I guarantee that it’s going places you didn’t expect. Sorry, it’s not that juicy. If anything, it’s more… strange. The other day my wife shared a story that I’m sure she’s told me before, but I had no memory of it... like most things I hear (I … [Read more...]

At What Capacity Do You Run?

October 3, 2021 by Chad

(Dilbert) “I think my coworkers are getting dumber.” (Dogbert) “They’re not getting dumber; you’re just getting to know them better.” This Dilbert comic made me laugh because of how true it is – no offence to the people about whom I’ve thought this. I know some have thought this of me (my wife is … [Read more...]

It’s Easy to Become a Bad Person (3 examples)

September 26, 2021 by Chad

Last week I noticed my laptop computer cord started to have a wear spot where the skinny cord comes out of the power adaptor. I was surprised because I’m very careful how I treat anything to do with my laptop – my cheapness wants to avoid unnecessary repairs. That being said, it’s nine years old, … [Read more...]

Opinions are a Blessing and Curse

September 19, 2021 by Chad

If you want to avoid conflict, having an opinion can suck because it will lead to conflict. If you want to avoid conflict, NOT having an opinion can suck because it will lead to conflict – that’s a fun reality isn’t it? The problem with opinions is you’re guaranteed to have conflict no matter what … [Read more...]

“It Feels Like…” this is a Dumb Thing to Say

September 12, 2021 by Chad

The other week I noticed my wife regularly says, “It feels like...” to start a sentence that has nothing to do with a feeling – perfect... for teasing her, which I did... because “it feels like” the right thing to do. I’ll joke with something like “It’s a good thing it feels that way because … [Read more...]

The Disaster Wedding (& Tips to Heal)

September 5, 2021 by Chad

My big story of the summer is one I wish didn’t happen, but it’s too late to change now, so let’s use it for something good like learning how to be better in the future – look at me trying to be healthy. Earlier in August I did a wedding for a couple I can confidently say is headed to divorce (is … [Read more...]