A Con in a Can
When I was a kid, the idea of a ham in a can (from an exotic, far away land like Denmark no less) was fascinating. The fact that my parents never bought one only added to its allure.
Something More Important Than Sleep
With the sound of ocean waves playing in the background, Henry and I fell asleep. Two hours later, I awoke to find I been pushed to the very edge of the bed.
We Stay!
Monday will be my 23rd first day of school as a teacher, but I remember well the nervousness I felt and questions I had on my very first Monday. I also remember the few teachers who really helped me and those who acted bothered.
The Challenge of Not Being Foolish
For someone who always likes to put his best foot forward the prospect of coming right out and admitting that you’ve been living like a fool is daunting, but I knew I’d need to be completely transparent with my doctor.
20 Years of Self Delusion
About a week ago I found myself having to admit that I’d been acting irrationally for many years. I was diagnosed 20 years ago as a Type 2 diabetic, and the fact that I got the disease was completely my fault.
Happy Marriage Part 4: Celebrates Everything
I believe that one key to the success of our marriage is that we look for things to celebrate. Birthdays, holidays, and vacations are great occasions for celebration, but if I find them few and far between in the course of a long year, how much more so in a very long marriage.
Happy Marriage 3: Cheer Each Other On
In short, the world beats us up, and can leave us feeling like we’re far behind in a game we should be winning. When our spirits are down, we need a cheerleader. We need someone who believes in us, encourages us, and reminds us of past victories when times were tough.
Happy Marriage 2: Love & Respect
On the day of our wedding there was no way I could have imagined us having a contentious marriage, but often the only way we learn is by going through the laborious classroom of life, and for me that meant repeating several grades more than once.
A Happy Marriage is Unselfish
Do you think Steven Spielberg would really care if he won the Macedonian People’s Choice award for best director? Can you imagine him putting on a tux and flying into its capital Skopje to accept the trophy? Looking back that is the way I view some of my victories in our marriage.
Marriage: Sometimes Not Knowing is Good
Sometimes not knowing how crazy something is, is a good thing
- Steve Wozniak, The Pirates of Silicon Valley
Becky and I had no idea what we were getting into when we married.
Becky and I had no idea what we were getting into when we married.