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NFL Draft, Lockouts and Fatherhood
Now that the Royal Wedding is in the record books, I would like to direct your attention to something a little closer to home. Football! This weekend marks the beginning of the much anticipated annual event of the NFL draft. I had the opportunity to talk with Mark Dominik, Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ General Manager …
Royal Wedding or Royal Marriage: What’s More Important?
There has been a lot of attention this week on William and Kate’s big day. I bet they spent hundreds and hundreds of hours planning for this royal wedding. But I wonder how much they talked about what life would be like after they exchanged vows? They planned well for the wedding, but how …
Learn How to W.A.I.T.
We want it. And we want it now! We have instant access to just about everything these days. We get our movie tickets electronically so we don’t have to wait in line. We have our checks direct deposited into our bank accounts so we don’t have to delay spending it. We hear a song …
7 Truths about Marriage
Susan and I have been married for 22 years. I’ve learned so much from her and with her during our life together. Here are 7 truths I’ve learned about marriage. Truth #1. Marriage is not just about two people; it’s about two people becoming one flesh. Truth #2. Marriage is not just “for better,” …
Drinking Problem? You Are Not Alone
When do you know that you’ve crossed that line from social drinking to having a problem? Here are four questions you can answer to know.
Patience: A Lesson Learned from My Children
You and I can learn a lot from our children, if we’re willing to listen. But all too often, when our kids point out something we say or do that’s wrong or inappropriate, we discard their comments and, sometimes, even get defensive. My 16 year old son, Marky, and I were in the grocery …
“Judas” by Lady Gaga: Art or a Lie?
I struggled with even writing about Lady Gaga’s just released song, “Judas.” When so-called celebrities and shock artists do degrading and debase things, whether they do it because they believe it or just for publicity, I usually don’t join the discussion. I need to be a better steward of my time. But when I …