For several weeks now, I have been wanting to go see the new Star Trek film. It is the 12th film in the series and follows the last movie made back in 2009. So, finally, Janet and I decided to…
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While it is true that the 4th of July is upon us in the morning, we're not quite there yet. But that doesn't mean that there isn't a celebration afoot. Because today, one of my dear friends celebrated the big…
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I couldn't believe the outpouring of text and email messages to me after some of you read my post last evening. And from what I understand, those of you who know me well may have been inundated yourselves with calls…
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Tonight is post number 629 and for the first time since I have been writing, I am just not in the frame of mind to teach or offer words of encouragement this evening. There are numerous things going on in…
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I was working in my office upstairs at home this morning and the phone rang. It was a telemarketer. Now we have caller id, and Janet never likes to speak with these folks who are trying to sell us something.…
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Thirty eight years ago this evening, Janet was in labor - getting ready to deliver Kristin, our oldest daughter, at Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital in downtown Chicago. Janet was in labor almost 36 hours before Kristin was born and I…
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Saturday evening, those of us who watch such things were treated to an unusual occurence - the appearance of what is called a "supermoon". That is when the moon appears 14% larger and 30% brighter than when it is at…
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It was a long day today. I finished working with a team of folks who travelled from all over the country to spend the last two days here. We discussed all sorts of issues and by the time my guests…
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The last several weeks I have had interactions with a number of people who are undergoing extreme life change. Last week when my father-in-law and I were discussing financial independence and how you should be bringing in more than you…
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