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Faithful Furry Friend

Marks on a tattered measuring chart in our pantry are proof: children grow up fast. Most nights Mojo the faithful…

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Where There’s Smoke

It’s been a horrendous year for forest fires. This summer we could barely see the sun for weeks. Smokers stopped…

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Out of the Park

It took Hank Aaron 17 years to get 3,000 hits in baseball. Later he said, “I did it one afternoon…

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Avoiding Fear

I love these new studies that come out. Here’s one: Humans eat more bananas than monkeys. I think it’s true….

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Whopper Stopper

Here are a few whoppers parents have told. One Dad admitted, “I told my kids that if they didn’t behave…

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Mythbusters and Heaven

I grew up on myths. Here are five of them: Myth 1: Swimming after eating causes debilitating cramps so wait…

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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

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.