The level of stress we live with, day in and day out, is far greater than we, as humans, were designed to experience. And, like all living organisms, when you are put under stress that is greater than you are designed for, for longer than you are designed to handle, something has to give. Look…
1. A moving moment… Just a couple of weeks ago, I attended an Aurora High School scholarship banquet. Recognition was given to the high school seniors who have enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces. Of all of the scholarships and recognition given that night, the one that earned a standing ovation… the longest applause… gave…
Years ago, I had a washing machine that stopped working. The repairman told me that I should be happy it lasted as long as it did, as washers today only last about ten years. It seemed to me that washing machines used to last longer than they do now. And they did. So did dryers,…
1. Powerful story that I heard this week (with a lesson)… I had never heard of Jenna Kutcher before, but heard her speak at a virtual event that I watched this week (Day 1 of Own Your Future Challenge, with Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi). She was good! She told a quick story that I…
One thing we, as humans, like to do is complain. And because we do it A LOT, we do it very well. We complain that it’s too cold… then complain that it’s too hot. We complain when it rains… then complain when it’s too dry. We complain about the clothes we have, about our jobs,…
1. Best news I heard this week… It was so good to hear Governor Mike DeWine announce that on June 2nd most pandemic health orders will be lifted. “Measures being removed will include facial covering protocols, social distancing guidelines, and capacity restrictions for indoor and outdoor events.” Phew! 2. Weirdest news I heard this week……
I recently re-watched a YouTube video called “212 Degrees – The Extra Degree.” (You can watch it by clicking here.)It’s basically a motivational story set to some fairly intense music. It starts out with the words “At 211 degrees, water is hot.” Then it says, “At 212 degrees, it boils.” It goes on to say…
1. A shout out to mothers… It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday, and I want to wish ALL mothers a happy day. To all mothers, never underestimate the influence you have on your children. And you are doing a phenomenal job. If you have young/teenage boys, do not take their behavior personally. My mother would often…
Doctors know that the last thing to come on in most disease processes or health problems is symptoms. The underlying condition is usually brewing for a while before you know you have it. Well… after a year in this pandemic, there are many issues rearing their heads. Depression, loneliness, anxiety, and weight gain are on…
1. Video I captured this week… We had some great weather this week. I caught some video of the sunrise on Tuesday. Total video was 26 minutes long, but I went in and out of iMovie with the video, speeding up the video each time, I was able to get it down to 24 seconds.…