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 …
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? …
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 …
Lessons Learned from a Disastrous Track Meet!
In High School I signed up for the track team and trained to run 800 meters which is about a half a mile. On the day of the big race I was ready to go. That day did not go as I had planned. The lesson I learned can save you from a lot of guilt and stress.
This one’s for Shirley
I’ve got something I’m SURE you’ll enjoy on this Lighten Up Monday. James Dobson played this video clip twice in a row at the beginning of a conference I spoke at. It was worth watching both times. If this was all I ever got out of youtube it would be worth it. Shirley you will enjoy it! [youtube id=”D_YVKsajjPA”]