September 1, 2024
As I look back over my life, I think about all the times that I spent alone in dead silence, both as a kid and adult, just thinking about things or working alone with my hands. I have found my routine silent moments have helped me become who I am, forever growing and learning. I […]
August 1, 2024
I strive to ask questions that can only be answered “yes” or “no.” To my amazement, more often than not, I get rambling answers to these questions. I rarely get concise answers. I will ask a simple question such as “Is it raining outside?” and then patiently listen to lots of babbling. After the person […]
July 1, 2024
Recently I visited Washington, D.C. It seemed like everywhere I looked I saw reminders of individuals and values that paved the way for the blessings that we enjoy today. On a personal basis, throughout every day and especially while in Washington, D.C., I continually ask myself, “Am I being a good steward?” My typical answer […]
June 1, 2024
Most of my adult life I have known and admired the success of Warren Buffett and his firm, Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Some forty years ago, I read a book about him and his firm to see if I could emulate him and benefit from some of his wisdom. There were three general impressions that I […]
May 1, 2024
Some people say I am crusty and some say I am tough but a lot of people say or think that I am an ass! Throughout my life there have been many moments when I, along with those around me, thought that I was an ass! Depending on the specific situation, people would add their […]
