Just a reminder that we all have the freedom today to be off of work, sleep in, enjoy family, travel, head to the beach or camping, hiking, resting, relaxing, go to the movies, run, walk, hike, play/lay at the pool, have a BBQ etc. We have this freedom because of the many men and women […]
During college I roomed with a few guys and one of them was a firefighter. I remember one night he asked if I could help him clean out his ears by pouring some Peroxide in them….with a little hesitation I agreed and what I then witnessed was by far the most disgusting version of a […]
You Think You Know, But You Have No Idea… I was just talking to my wife the other day because she wanted to show me a “Latino” song she really likes and I was like “Since when do you listen to Latino music?” To which she replied, “I’ve always liked Latino music”. Then I said, […]
A few less than 13 benefits of Counseling! The classic conditioned response could be “Why not?” We spend thousands of dollars each year making the outside shell of who we are look good, so why not the inside? Why not the mind? We spend a ton of money and time on relationships, but fail to […]
Some call this a curse. Some call it a Proverb. While others call it a blessing. Regardless of what you call it I’m sure it gave you a little smile as you thought of someone you weren’t to fond of or didn’t really love too much at the time. I remember the 1st time I […]
Everything is growing… plants, flowers, trees and grass Spring Training/Baseball. Outdoor activities March Madness The Master’s Lent Mardi Gras Easter St. Patrick’s Day April Fool’s Day Spring Break Getting back in the pool Spring Cleaning… Spring represents many things for many different people. For many it’s the reminder to re-commit to our New Year’s resolutions. […]
Most days I take all 3 of my boys (16, 14 and 9) to school. Some days they are awake and ready to go. Other days they are walking out the door with bedhead, bad breath, shoes in hand and grabbing a protein shake for their breakfast (if we have any). The rides to school […]
“A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove… but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.” Forest E. Witcraft Teacher, Scholar If you have visited my office […]
“Always Kiss Me Goodnight” In my son’s room hangs a wooden sign that says “Always Kiss Me Goodnight”. Mom (my wife) is pretty good at giving all three of our boys a kiss and hug goodnight… even if they don’t hug back, which is a typical teenage boy response. However my 9 year old will […]
“The Toolbox Inside” Many people come to see me dealing with grief, anxiety, depression, loss, anger, communication issues, conflict, divorce, abuse, trauma… and the list goes on and on. I have told these people that we all have a toolbox built within us. Let me explain. Many times in life and relationships we have an […]