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
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
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)
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...]
Another Male & Female Difference Discussed
The other week my wife and I had to sign some paperwork at a lawyer’s office... no, we’re fine; it wasn’t that kind of lawyer. As we were walking from our car to the office, I noticed my wife was struggling, which was unusual. The reason? Heels. Between kids and covid she hasn’t really worn heels … [Read more...]
Why You Should Be Nice to Old People (like me)
Age is relative. For instance, to my mom, I’m young while to a twenty-something, I’m old. Either way, when you hit 40, you’re in the back nine, and since my dad died at 63 from a second heart attack (he won the first round), there’s a good chance I’m not getting in a full 18. If you didn’t get … [Read more...]
Some Days We Just Have Low Patience
The other day my wife and I took the kids to Costco to get a few things (a few things that always cost a shockingly high amount because of how quickly they add up when you buy bulk). Getting out the door with a one and three year old can be a challenge, but it was a pretty average experience that … [Read more...]
Is Karma Real?
One of the most frustrating things in life is bad people seem to get away with being bad. We’re told in Eastern religions that Karma follows the cause and effect rule where an individual’s intentions and actions contribute to their future in this life and in their rebirths. Boy George said “Karma … [Read more...]
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