Category Archives: Inspirational People
Thoughts on what to tell children about the US Presidential Election
When the dust settled on the all-nighter that was the US Presidential election, some were wondering “what should we tell our children about this outcome?” I have a few ideas, and what I would tell my children, were they not … Continue reading
August 30 – Doing small things with great love, one shoe box at a time
August 30. “We can do no great things – only small things with great love.” (Mother Teresa) There are very few people alive during my lifetime who were more spiritual, and more inspiring than Mother Teresa of Calcutta. I have … Continue reading
April 12 – Winners never quit
“Ninety percent of all those who fail are not actually defeated. They simply quit.” (Paul J. Meyer) “Quitters never win, and winners never quit.” I don’t know where she got the quote from, but this is one that my mother … Continue reading
March 28 – Learning about cards and life from my Godfather
“Success comes from taking the hand you were dealt and using it to the very best of your ability.” (Ty Boyd) I really enjoy playing cards. Since I was a child I have had a few staple games that I … Continue reading
February 24 – Good works and happiness
“Seek to do good and you will find that happiness will run after you.” (James Freeman Clarke) For this quote I could write about good things I have done, and how they relate to happiness. But, that kind of self-aggrandizing … Continue reading
February 12 – My great marriage
February 12. “A good marriage is when you’re married not to someone you can live with, but to someone you really cannot live without.” (Dr. Howard Hendricks) I will be married for 31 years later this spring. I have learned … Continue reading
A Tribute to my Mom.
One year ago today, on May 20th, 2012, my mother passed away. Some of my readers know me personally, and a few of them knew my mother as well. This morning I am sharing with you all portions of the … Continue reading
A tribute to Polka Pete
Most of you reading this will have no idea who “Polka Pete” is. In this post I hope to give you a snapshot a great man, who was enormously influential in my life. Seventy-two or so years ago, when street … Continue reading
Life changing moments.
People often talk about moments that are life changing. Sometimes they talk of seminal events in History, like the assassination of JFK, The Challenger accident, and 9/11. For others it is a moment that is personal to them, but which … Continue reading
Off-beat keys to a good marriage…
Today is April 30th, 2013. This is my 30th post. And on this day 30 years ago, my wife and I got married! From time to time people will ask us what the key has been to our marriage’s longevity. … Continue reading
