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What Wildfire Smoke From Canada Taught Me this Week
What Wildfire Smoke from Canada Taught Me this Week For the last couple of days, the skies have looked hazy. (The photo was taken at 9am on a sunny day with not a cloud in the sky.) At first, I couldn’t figure out why. It looked like it was going to rain all…
Read MoreFrom Looksmaxing to Lifemaxing
From Looksmaxing to Lifemaxing There’s a term I’ve been hearing lately: looksmaxing. It started online as the idea of maximizing your physical appearance—fitness, grooming, style, skincare, posture, haircuts, and even cosmetic procedures. And honestly, there’s something I like about it. I like the pursuit of excellence. I like the idea of…
Read MoreThe Fire Changed the House, Not the People
The Fire Changed the House, Not the People There’s this house I’ve seen for years on my runs. It stands out like a sore thumb in a neighborhood of beautiful homes. There are broken-down cars in the driveway, junk piled on the front porch, and another car sitting in the backyard. I’m…
Read MoreHappy 4th! The Next Frontier of Freedom
Happy 4th! The Next Frontier of Freedom. Today in the United States we celebrate Independence Day. It marks the moment a people declared their right to govern themselves. That is a remarkable thing. The declaration of freedom has inspired generations, and it still inspires me today. But every year…
Read MoreLet Go of the Bar!!!
Let Go of the Bar!!! My son and I recently started weight training together. We’ve been doing free weights, compound movements, and he’s getting stronger. But I caught myself doing something. I was helping him too much when I spotted him. Finally he yelled at me: “Get your hands…
Read More“What a Good Father Leaves Behind”
“What a Good Father Leaves Behind” My father left when I was about three years old, but another father stepped in. He’s in the photo above. The other photo below is of me and my children Maya (19) and Zach (15). Thank you, Dad, for showing me strength, commitment, and what it…
Read MoreI Thought I was Dumb
I Thought I was Dumb When I was younger, I struggled in school. I failed fifth grade, and man, was that embarrassing. I barely graduated high school. And there were reasons for all of it. Lack of stability, support, neglect, and abuse were all things I faced as a child. …
Read MoreOne Person Can Change Everything
One Person Can Change Everything Do you ever feel discouraged by what you see around you? Do you sometimes lose hope… wondering if people have lost their way, and not knowing what to do about it? I want to share something with you that really stayed with me. And I’m not going…
Read MoreThe Power of Space
The Power of Space My son forgot his computer this morning. He called and asked if I could bring it to him. So, I got in the car and headed to his school. On the way there, I had a thought I didn’t used to have. I created a life…
Read MoreHealthy Love Feels Strange to Unhealed People
Healthy Love Feels Strange To Unhealed People I was watching an interview with a celebrity who had left her marriage. She talked about dating a “nice guy” afterward but said it didn’t work out because that’s not what she needed. She said she needed chaos, and that’s why she was attracted to the…
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