I like the story about the guy who was going to try and quit smoking. “I’m going to a hypnotist to help me,” he told a friend. “Do you think it will help?” the friend asked. “Sure,” the man answered, “it worked last time.” Starting well is one thing. Staying with it and finishing well …
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has gone to the dark side. If you’re a Packers fan, no worries. The “dark side” is not the Packers’ historic rivals, the Chicago Bears, or the Minnesota Vikings (remember Packer fans, the 2017 dirty “play” that injured Rodgers?). Last week, Rodgers went on a “darkness retreat.” He’s trying …
It’s official: walking outside is good for your health. I remind myself of that when it’s raining or snowing, and I’m trying to balance myself on my exercise bike. “I hate this,” I mumble as I peer out the window at the inclement weather, debating whether to dismount, gear up and head outdoors, despite the …
Whenever Lori says, “Let’s not do anything special for Valentine’s,” I flinch. I’m thinking: “Is this a test?” If I say, “Okay,” will she give me “the look,” that glance that says, “I’m so disappointed you are skipping this special day for us.” A word of caution as Valentine’s Day draws nigh: don’t underestimate the …
We drove away from the church, just the two of us. Glancing at Lori, I could see her tears sheening her cheeks. It had been a marvelous Sunday. We had all our children and grandchildren, my older brother and sister-in-law, and Lori’s sister and mother with us. Our church had a beautiful reception for us, …