Could wearing masks do more harm than good? Is it possible they could negatively impact physical health, mental wellbeing, or even our society’s civility? I realize that opening this blog post with those questions will cause some people to question me. Who am I to question public health experts and … Keep reading…
No matter her shape, size, age, or position, there is something beautiful about a woman who unleashes her honest and authentic self to the world. To be clear, I always find my wife, Vanessa, to be beautiful. But just as cookie dough ice cream has different layers of deliciousness, there’s … Keep reading…
I’m going to Baader-Meinhof you: “STRUGGLE.” The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon occurs when you become aware of something, and then start to notice it everywhere around you. Like Cole in The Sixth Sense who saw “dead people,” I see struggle. If you don’t see it already, you’re about to see struggle too. I don’t … Keep reading…
Finger-pointing. Helplessness. Hissy-fits. Name-calling. And unicorns. We can’t forget the unicorns. No, I’m not talking about toddlers, adolescents, or teenagers. I’m referring to the attitudes and behaviors of too many “adults” across America. Is it just me, or does it seem almost impossible to have a constructive conversation about a controversial … Keep reading…
A relationship with a toxic person is kind of like drinking anti-freeze. If you don’t know what you’re drinking, you might mistake it as healthy and sweet. But if you understand what you’re drinking, you’ll realize it’s poisonous. You might believe you have a good, healthy relationship. But it’s because … Keep reading…
I don’t know about you, but I’m burned out from all the clichéd quotes about fear that fill up my newsfeed. While fear is a factor in one’s lack of success, few people understand the fears that actually drive their behavior. The obvious fears, such as the fear of public … Keep reading…
The calendar tells me that it’s true. I’m 40 years old (as of 8:35 am CST on January 14, 2017). I don’t feel old. In fact, there’s nothing about the way I think or feel, that would lead me to believe I’ve reached this age. However, turning 40 does remind … Keep reading…