When I was growing up there were no computers masquerading as radios. But I do remember my first transistor radio. It had both AM and FM and would fit in…

I’ve lost both of my parents and all my aunts and uncles.  Although my father died of wounds from WWII earlier than he should have, he likely would have died…

Kell onni on, se onnen Katkekoon.  I’m sure many of you know this already but this is an old Finnish saying that roughly means, “Don’t compare or brag about your…

This is an interesting dilemma of the human race: “I would like change but I’m doing just fine the way I am.” The basis for this thought comes from Bob…

On LinkedIn the other day, Fabio Moioli displayed a chart with the differences between a Boss and a Leader.  I thought it was well done and here are the ten…

My wife and I have been married for fifty-three years.  It’s wonderful and rewarding but it’s not always easy.  It takes hard work.  I get upset by our media that…

Recently I blogged about “firsts” in my life and how they shaped me (us). As I looked back through that blog of “firsts” in my life, I believe that for…

A few weeks ago I talked about Ashira Jones and the influence she had on my life.   She may not even remember meeting me. I decided to talk about a…

We received a card the other day and in the card, and they mentioned that they missed my blogs.  It was not my intention to stop blogging,  it’s just that…

I met Ashira Jones many years ago and she has always been a very stimulating force in my life.  I like the way she thinks and I like the way…

Writer’s Block Writer’s block is a real thing. I’ve seen my wife and daughter (who are both writers) go through it, so I’ve seen it firsthand. However, I’ve never experienced…

A fire raged through Northern Michigan in 1871. That was 150 years ago. But many of the stumps from that fire remain. I’ve mentioned that we’ve been fortunate to have…