Balanced Life

Ever stop to think about it?

by David 04.29.2013

Have you ever stopped to think about it for 5 minutes? But then, you never get started again?? Unfortunately this has become somewhat common in today’s society. Is it a matter of procrastination? Is it the loss of the traditional work ethic that built this modern society? Is it the transformation from workers to academics [...]

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The DMV Experience

by David 09.24.2012

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Modern society is filled with a massive variety of people and personalities. Therefore, it is almost statistically impossible for a large population of people experiencing the same situation to have the same emotional reaction. What is upsetting to one person may be exciting and intriguing to another. It is virtually impossible to predict an overall [...]

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Exotic Foods

by David 09.10.2012

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Do you remember how in your teens and early 20s you had a stomach made of steel? Nothing eaten would ever negatively impact the stomach. Then, with the 30s came a little more digestive awareness. Maybe it was the level of spice being consumed after a certain hour or that late night cup of coffee, [...]

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Blind Love

by David 06.25.2012

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Blind Love most often exists between a parent and their child – especially children with special needs.The love I have for both my sons is unconditional. I love them when they are good. I love them when they are bad. I love them at times of praises and I love them during times of consequences/punishment.With [...]

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Bad Behavior Rewarded

by David 06.11.2012

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As a parent trying to help mold the character of your child is difficult when the characteristics you hope to instill in your child are contradicted by society. Accountability, Responsibility and Integrity are often the key characteristics that a parent hopes to serve as the foundation for their child’s true character. The biggest challenge in [...]

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Addiction

by David 05.07.2012

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Addiction is a serious issue in this nation. Addiction comes in many forms. The most commonly recognized form of addiction is substance abuse, alcoholism, gambling and smoking, but addiction comes in many forms. I (like most people) have had friends, family, and/or co-workers who have struggled with addictions. I don’t drink or smoke. It could [...]

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Awkwardly Close Companion

by David 03.19.2012

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It was a very cold and stormy day to be traveling. The [link2post id="1901"]flight[/link2post] was delayed due to weather conditions, but the good news was that the flight would be only about a third full – which typically means one passenger per row. I was the 40th passenger to enter the plane with only about 20 [...]

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Becoming a Historian

by David 02.27.2012

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While speaking with a youthful employee it became apparent that I am becoming a historian. Although I may not be a historian in the traditional definition, I have definitely become a historian in practicality. At the golden age of 45, I find myself explaining to a person half my age that the amount of music [...]

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When Life Becomes Cumbersome

by David 02.13.2012

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Have you ever had one of those mornings when you wake up anxious because you have so many tasks ahead of you at work and seemingly not enough time in the day to complete them all? I had one of those mornings recently, however, to add insult to injury I was a couple hours late [...]

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Super Bowl Gluttony

by David 02.06.2012

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Yesterday’s Super Bowl was a spectacular event. Although it was an incredibly exciting game, I often wonder what is more exciting the actual game or the parties and/or the food that accompanies the Super Bowl. Super Bowl Sunday is the one day (besides Thanksgiving) that most people allow themselves to eat to their hearts content. [...]

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