The Holidays — the six weeks of Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, and New Years — are a magnifier. In general, happy … More
Tag: Thankfulness
Living on 1 Dollar Per Day
Young people in America need to know more about real poverty, and this video is possibly the best I have … More
Ordinary Parenting
Parenting is messy. It’s often a blender full of emotions, tasks, and conflicts. That why we so often feel pureed … More
The Peril of Productionism
My wife and I struggle with what I call productionism. It is a variation of perfectionism. It is the … More
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
Anne Lamott says that in her experience the two most powerful prayers are “Help me, help me, help me.” and … More
The Power of No (Part 1)
Anthony Bourdain, is an American chef, author, and television personality. He is well-known as the host of the Travel Channel‘s … More
Avoiding a Mid-Life Crisis
If you are growing old well, then you are likely to help a child grow up well. 40 is not … More
Finding Significance
I’ve had the blues for a few weeks now. It’s not a full-blown depression. It’s just a nagging funk that … More
Realistic Expectations for Life
Donald Miller’s book A Million Miles in a Thousand Years is quite good, but the end of chapter 29 is … More
It’s a Wonderfully Difficult Life
It’s a Wonderful Life strikes a chord — several chords — deep in my soul, every time I watch … More
Counting Blessings
Why can’t we be thankful? Why is having an attitude of gratitude so difficult? Even the most optimistic people have … More
Growing Up Well 