Growing up, I remember many mom and pop stores having this small little tray in front of the register. The little tray was a tea-dish size and had a sign which read “Take a Penny, Leave a Penny.” The idea […]
Growing up, I remember many mom and pop stores having this small little tray in front of the register. The little tray was a tea-dish size and had a sign which read “Take a Penny, Leave a Penny.” The idea […]
Before marrying, my wife and I discussed expectations. This exercise was very healthy as we all bring a distinctive worldview into any relationship. We talked about how we grew up, expected roles and responsibilities, views on child-rearing, etc. Afterward, we […]
A couple of years ago, our family decided to get a dog. We looked at various options but eventually opted to adopt from the local animal shelter. After weeks of searching, I came across a very inviting Boston Terrier mix. […]
A couple of months ago, my parents decided they were selling their home in Florida and moving closer to my sister in Georgia. In a matter of weeks, they put their home on the market, sold it, packed their belongings, […]
Over the past couple of years, I have a sporadically reoccurring dream that never made sense. The situations are never quite the same, but the emotions I feel are. Every dream shares the same fundamental elements. In each dream, there […]
“What was that?” my father said. It seems that for the past couple of years, my father’s hearing has deteriorated but refused to acknowledge the loss. He’ll say that he can hear but has trouble distinguishing words. He also claims […]
Almost two years ago, my kids asked for a dog. They were insistent, and after many discussions and promises on their part, we adopted one from the local shelter. Not long after bringing her home, we realized she’d was well […]
When I started my business over seventeen years ago, I watched every penny. Not surprising as I didn’t start with any capital investment. The company began with a prayer and an idea. During those first few years, I was diligent […]
I grew up during the rise of the video game era. I still remember the very first video game console my dad bought, a ColecoVision. The moment he plugged it into our television, I was amazed. It was a phenomenal […]
Some time ago, I was impressed by a woman at work and her work ethic. Curious, I asked her how she found joy in her job. Without hesitation, she said, “My Lord and Savior gives me the strength.” I commended […]
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