February 1, 2024
This month, my sweet bride (often referred to as Saint Barbara by close friends because she lives with me) and I celebrate our 38th wedding anniversary. When I popped the big question some forty years ago, I made a couple of things real clear to her: I won’t change, so don’t even try. Don’t try […]
January 1, 2024
It’s a new year! I am positive that there will be changes coming up and in fact I want some changes, but the most important things for me have not and will not change! The past year was filled with blessings and some problems. The last quarter of 2023 was tough, but it allowed me […]
December 1, 2023
The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is a time when I do my deepest self-reflecting. I think about my own life and the lives of my loved ones, those I work with and those my companies serve. I think about what’s taking place in the world, as best as I can understand the […]
November 1, 2023
Most people seem to seek peace and quiet most of their adult lives. I have not had a lot of peace and quiet, probably because I am always looking for a new project or compiling a list of my next several challenges. I’ve never learned or understood how to enjoy peace and quiet. I recently […]
October 1, 2023
Ever run out of gas? I don’t mean in your vehicle, but in life in general. I have run out of gas countless times throughout my life but fortunately only for brief periods of time. I once heard someone say, “It’s okay to give out, but it’s not okay to give up.” It’s these moments […]
