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BlogAwkward Texts From Mom
Parents are an endless source of great humor. Especially when you combine them with modern technology. Here are some awkward…
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.
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.
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…
Life’s Greatest Ironies
Ironies sometime cause me to smile. Like this sign at a mall maintenance shop. “We can repair anything. Please knock…
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…
Sophie’s Choice
Where to go when people drive you crazy One Sunday a small boy turned around in church, leaned toward my…
Awesome Rules
Do you have some rules? Here are some of our favorites A friend has this on his fridge: “Rule 1:…
Rebuilding My Greenhouse
What can we learn in the storms of life I learned about weather when I was a kid. About cold…









