Politics is an ugly game and the truth is hard to come by from any particular party. Words and statistics are skewed by all to suit their intended message. One party is claiming that the crime stats are down and the other will tell you they're out of control. Who...
Our country was built on exceptionalism. People worked hard every day to achieve the American Dream. Chances were taken and advancements were made as a result of everyday citizens thinking outside of the box. There was a time when liability took a back seat to ingenuity. Patriotism ranked above protests....
The holiday season is here and this is a time to enjoy family and friends...while being grateful for all that we have. We all lead different lives and our experiences teach us to be grateful for different things for different reasons. While we appreciate the blessings that we may have,...
I have fond memories of being young and feeling invincible. Those days are well behind me now, but I have learned to accept that fact. I wouldn't trade the scars, or the aches and pains for the experiences I've accumulated to earn them. Time stops for no man or woman...
Leadership is not a complicated premise, but certain attributes should be present if a leader is what you aspire to be. I have loosely defined leadership in previous blogs, but as a refresher...leadership is essentially guiding a group of people towards a defined goal. Pretty simple when you think about...
There is little doubt that the world is becoming a more dangerous place and there are several factors that impact the crime rates. The revolving door justice system allows criminals, including violent ones, to walk right out of jail following their arrest because of low or even no-bail policies that...
Every one of us will go through life adding memories, experiences, and events that shape us as humans. Have you ever wondered why some random, seemingly insignificant memories linger...while we forget what we had for breakfast? I was playing golf with a buddy a couple of days ago and I...
If you are a dog lover, you will probably appreciate and understand the words that are in this blog. If not, that is okay as well, but you can wait for the next one to come along. I have had dogs for pretty much my entire life and I have...
Life has sped up considerably in recent years because of technology and the 24 hour news cycle that we can't seem to escape from. Many people have transitioned to at least partial remote work, which means that work never really goes away. One minute you're vacuuming the living room carpet...
It has been said that knowledge is power, but is power what you're really in search of? Knowledge is the combination of listening, learning, making mistakes, and simply living. It takes time to acquire knowledge if we're talking about well-rounded and much needed wisdom that can really help others. The...
