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Awkward Texts From Mom

Parents are an endless source of great humor. Especially when you combine them with modern technology. Here are some awkward…

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Have You Ever Been Crippled by Anxiety, Fear or Doubt?

I’m the guy who still has nightmares about flunking fifth grade. I’m the guy who said a quick “No” to the first 30 speaking requests I received. I can imagine a disease for every ache, an Eeyore for every Tigger. And I’m not alone.

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Napoleon Syndrome 4 indicators that we’re leaving it behind

I am pleased to announce that I was recently awarded a medal for humility. It’s a huge medal. But still I managed to wear it everywhere. Then, the committee who awarded it took it away. I don’t know why. I guess humility is a bit like underwear. Put it on; don’t show it.

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Ed’s Incredible Journey

My friend Ed Wallan has more one-liners than Bob Hope. Suddenly, he’ll say with a straight face, “I want my…

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Life’s Greatest Ironies

Ironies sometime cause me to smile. Like this sign at a mall maintenance shop. “We can repair anything. Please knock…

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Three Letters From Teddy

As a kid, I preferred firecrackers to Math textbooks. So imagine the irony of me preparing to speak to 12,000…

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Sophie’s Choice

Where to go when people drive you crazy One Sunday a small boy turned around in church, leaned toward my…

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Awesome Rules

Do you have some rules? Here are some of our favorites A friend has this on his fridge: “Rule 1:…

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Rebuilding My Greenhouse

What can we learn in the storms of life I learned about weather when I was a kid. About cold…