“That is your dumbest question yet,” you may be thinking. Maybe – but read further before you decide. In a 2013 study, subjects were taken to the tallest hardwood grove in North America. One group was instructed to look up at 200 foot tall eucalyptus trees while the other group was told to fix their…
“Sure,” you may think. “A party sounds like fun.” Good. Oh, “What kind of party?” You would have to ask that. Well, now I’m not so certain you will want to come. You see, the party to which I am inviting you is one at which there will be guilt, nastiness, and unfair fighting. Oh…
Have you ever found yourself sitting with someone who “has it all together?” They seem to have the perfect tan, the ideal job, the flawless children, unmatchable vacations, teeth that can’t get any whiter, and not a hair out of place. How relaxed did you feel in their presence? My guess is, not very. Instead…
I will never forget after my first child was born how amazed I was that I could feel such love for a “little person.” It was overwhelming. So, when my second child was about to enter the world five years later – I was concerned. I knew the enormity of my love for the first…
What do you choose? We make choices everyday – should I get a big Mac or a salad? (I know the best answer – but don’t always like it) Will I watch the movie or change the channel to a sitcom? Do I wear the blue shirt or the maroon one? Hundreds of choices are…
I have recently come across some old cassette tapes of music that I have loved from years gone by. I have been converting these into CDs so that I can still enjoy these classic bands in my car. I am amazed at how powerful these old tapes can be in transporting me back in time…
My kids would say that I am showing my age here when I talk about “old tapes.” Those could be referring to cassettes, VHS, Beta, 8 Track, and so on – if you’re old enough to remember those. For those of you who are younger – just replace the word “tape” with MP3, flash drive,…
Most of us have heard the term “alpha” used in reference to male wolves. It conjures up the image of one who is firmly in charge, running the show, dictating what everyone should be doing. It is a picture of power and control. However, I would contend is an inaccurate characterization of wolves and the…
I was recently drawn in by the words of a Pastor who wrote, “What would you do in the name of love? The best romantic comedies show us the lengths that people will go to for love. Great displays of affection, extravagant acts of passion and feeling, beautiful offerings of words and sentiment and devotion. …
Remember when you were newlyweds and love oozed out all over? But then one day you walked in the door and your partner said, “I need to talk with you about something.” A dark sense of dread enveloped you and you suddenly knew that the honeymoon must be over and you were in trouble. How…