Following the Dallas Cowboys first Super Bowl when in the 1970s, many expected them to repeat as champions the following year. But they didn’t. While some players came back and worked with the same intensity that next season, others looked at the ring on their finger and were satisfied that they had achieved “the ultimate.”…
DetailsNow this may sound like a strange question. But think about it – what do windshield wipers do? You may be thinking, “Isn’t it obvious? They get the rain off of the windshield.” While that is certainly correct, I want you to visualize how they operate. “Hmm, well they are synchronized and operate together to…
DetailsRelationships Tip Tuesdays March 9, 2021 Do You Have a Windshield Wiper Marriage? – Part 2 Last time we began to examine whether or not we might be in a “Windshield Wiper Marriage.” This was defined as a marriage that gets the job (of raising kids) done but without necessarily interacting as spouses. Just as…
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According to the 2020 World Regret Survey of more than 15,000 people from 105 countries, 80% said that they experience occasional regret, approximately 20% reported regret most all the time, and only 1% stated they never feel regret. If you are part of the 1%, you may believe that is a good place to be.…
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“Connecting practices? You mean like playing with the toys?” No, that would be K’nex (Don’t worry – I didn’t know it was spelled that way either). I am talking about normal practices that you have with your spouse, your kids, or even your grandkids. For example – do you and your spouse kiss each other…
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When my mother-in-law was alive, she was an incredible cook and a phenomenal hostess. If you were at her house enjoying dinner, you would want for nothing. She enjoyed serving people. But sometimes she could get so caught up in the preparations and making sure everything was just right that she had trouble enjoying the…
Details“That’s it! I knew it. My kids had ear infections or lice or something last week and I think they somehow gave it to my wife, and now I’ve got it! I should have known!” No, no, no. This is not some kind of creepy crawling thing in your ear (even though it does sort…
DetailsWell, we all probably have at least a little of it. But some may have an overabundance. Of course, you may simply be asking – what is it? It is very common for people to mistakenly view themselves as “the star of the show.” They imagine that they are at center stage and everything that…
DetailsWhen I was growing up, I had a pretty good idea of what courage was. In high school I read the book, Profiles in Courage. People would talk about heroes on the battlefield or leaders who would stand with principles against discrimination. We would read the history of people who remained true to their faith,…
DetailsIn a discussion recently, the topic was raised – “Do you have enough?” Now you might ask, “Enough what?” Which is a fair question. “Enough stuff?” Probably too much. “Enough vacations?” While I want more, I have already been able to enjoy more than most of the world. “Enough clothes?” I probably have enough to…
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