The older I get the more I realize there is very little in life I can control. My grandchildren get sick, neighbors struggle, friendships threaten to crumble and I am helpless to change the circumstances or the people in them. It took about 20 minutes of marriage to realize I was pretty powerless to change my new bride. When our …
2 Resolutions Concerning 3 Words that Heal the Wounded Heart
After receiving a Gold Medallion Award for my book, Jumper Fables, I sped to the airport to catch a flight home. Tucked under my arm was a plaque engraved with my name commemorating the honor. When the plane leveled off at 35,000 feet, I tipped my seat back to catch up on some sleep and glanced up at the overhead …
How Does a Disorganized Person Get Organized?
I am one of the most organized, disorganized people on the planet. I call it OD! Organized Disorganization. On top of that I have a healthy dose of ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Dis… Squirrel! Look at the words in that definition. Attention Deficit: Can’t pay attention, Hyperactivity: But always busy doing something. Are any of you out there like me? …
Wedding Vow Medley
Happy Lighten Up Monday! If you wrote your own vows at your wedding, you’ll probably relate to this clip from my friend, Bob Smiley. Join Bob and I on the open seas this summer! [youtube id=”7L_wkhYFvsM”]
3 Levels of Communication and Their Role in Building Relationships
In my book “How to live with your Kids when you have already Lost your Mind,” I identify three levels of communication that we generally use as we talk to our children. Although all three levels are essential to survival it is important to think about all the levels of communication we can use and how they impact the relationships …