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After the Anniversary Dinner…

Last night, Ali and I celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary at the best burger joint in Orlando, a little hole in the wall called Beth’s Burgers. I know it’s not the most romantic restaurant in the world to celebrate on such an occasion, but when I told her to choose the place she wanted to…

A Fight to the Death.

Today we celebrate our nation’s 248th birthday! What a privilege it is to live in a free country and have a day dedicated to rest, relaxation, & enjoying some barbecue with loved ones. I’ve always looked forward to celebrating the Fourth of July. Growing up in Lawndale, California, it was legal to light off fireworks…

Adventures In Backyard Digging

Last weekend I decided to tackle the ‘honey-do’ list and it turned into my worst nightmare. I undertook the task of removing a bird of paradise tree from the back of our house. The tree was initially planted under the eaves and had become a relentless menace, encroaching upon the house itself. For the past…

Are You Facing An Insurmountable Health Challenge?

I trust you are having a restful Saturday. I wanted to share a personal experience that reminded me of the importance of overcoming fear when facing a health challenge. Not too long ago, I decided to surprise my wife by changing out a malfunctioning kitchen faucet. Eager to make it a surprise, I enlisted the…

And Then It Dawned On Me…

I was at the office this morning when I received an urgent phone call from my son, Jonathan. The first words I remember from him were, “Dad, where are you?” He asked because, in about 20 minutes, he and his brothers were leaving the house to play in our annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Bowl football…

A Very Good Day

This morning I realized early on it was going to be a very good day. After my morning routine, I started the day by taking my wife’s vehicle to get serviced at the dealership as the maintenance light was on. I parked in the line for no appointments, went in, and spoke with a service…