We Are the Sum of Our Choices

A few years back, my boys and I were hiking at a local state park. It was a beautiful sunny day. I can still remember the sounds of their...

Some days I'm in awe at the complexity of the human species. There's a saying that goes "It takes all kinds to make a world." I am...

Do you ever feel like you are talking just for the sake of talking? That your message isn't even registering with the people that you are...

When you look at this picture, what do you see? A terrifying spider? Or a beautiful work of natural art? When it comes to spiders, I...

I have never been one to tackle hands-on projects. Definitely not a DIY'er. Those of you who know me would attest to that. Couple that...

A few years ago on a family camping trip, I snapped a picture of the sunset over the lake at the campground where we were staying. It's...

I'm learning a lot about myself through this pandemic and the safer at home order. Especially when it comes to how I behave when things...

The weather in Wisconsin has been almost as bizarre as the situation we are in this week. In the 70's one day, 40's the next and calling...

In my office, there's a small section of wall between the trim around the closet and the trim around the entry door. As I was painting...

I moved into my house over a year ago and I've had it on my list to paint my bedroom ever since. I've never enjoyed painting, mostly...

A few weeks ago, I was struggling with my son's car and getting it to a place where he could pass the emissions test to get his license...

I have to admit, it was a little bit hard coming up with a good blog topic this morning. We're living in unprecedented times. Fear and...

The other day I made pancakes for breakfast for my boys. It's hit or miss with me and pancakes, I'll admit that. They are usually...

My family gets together occasionally to play poker. Texas Hold'em to be more specific. We're not terrible at it, but definitely not...

It came flying at me from deep inside the pantry. I swore it was a bat...or a bird...or an alien. I was all alone in my apartment, making...

A flashy cover A catchy introduction An exciting first chapter A wise friend of mine gave me some advice this past week when we were...

I've never been much of a risk taker in life. Except when it comes to letting my car practically run out of gas before I finally stop at...

I squeeze the toothpaste out of the tube from the middle. Always have. I've had friends call me on it, proclaiming that I'm doing it...

When did people stop giving the courtesy wave when you let them merge in front of you on the highway? Or stop making sure that the person...

My neighborhood has some pretty cool people in it. In just under a year since we moved into the house, I've been basically adopted by my...