Now that may seem like a strange question. I mean when children are born they are beautiful and they amazing and wonderfully made. We have three grandkids ranging from 3 years old to a few months. They are cute, curious, and delightful. Of course as grandparents we get to give them back and go home. …
If you are a fan of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, you have probably seen his sketch “Thank You Notes.” In this he often pays tribute to all kinds of unsung people, places and things. And no doubt, being mentioned on national TV is libel to be greatly appreciated. Think about when you have…
Now as you read that title, you may think, “Well I guess family would be closer and more valued than just a friend, so I would want to be family.” But are you sure? A past senator from Oregon, who was the father of four children, once said that his wife stunned him by the…
Now that may seem like a strange question, as it seems that we have been together forever. I mean, we are connected in ways that others can only be envious of. Think about it and I’m sure that you’ll agree. Is there anyone else whose face you gaze into as much as mine? On average,…
A recent Associated Press article reported on the need to change the “smartphone habit.” It appears that smartphone addiction is by design. The constant stream of notifications, color scheme in apps, and all of the “likes” followers and in-game trophies are intentionally designed to distract you from the “real” world to focus on your “virtual”…
Have you ever run a three-legged race? I remember doing so (or rather, trying to do so) when I was a kid. It may have been at a school carnival or a church youth group function. It sounded pretty simple. So, you would pair up with your best friend or perhaps you saw it as…
Regardless of what Brandon’s parents told him, he continued to stay up until all hours of the night playing video games, watching You Tube videos, and communicating with friends. His mom soon realized that her son was experiencing an online addiction. The American Psychiatric Association studies have compared the neurological effects of online addictions to…
In January of 2018, Sony released to the Japanese market “Aibo” – a robotic puppy. Already, over 20,000 of them have been sold, with plans to bring this product to the U.S. The retail price for this “puppy” in this country, with accessories, will be $2,899. Michael Fasulo, president and CEO of Sony Electronics North…
Now your first thought maybe – “Uh, we are both from the U.S., so what are you talking about?” Believe it or not, the communication between you and your spouse is actually impacted by your different homelands or your different families of origin. As I once heard Pastor Doug Olson explain, much like learning a…
If you are a guy reading this title, it may have struck instant fear in your heart as you think, “I don’t dance with my mate. I am not good at dancing and I don’t want to do it.” While most females read this and only wish they could get their husbands to dance. But…