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I was recently around a man who was very confident in his position about something. Yet, I knew that he was wrong, at least in part. He was an older man, so I wanted to respect him (he’s not a …

I have a routine when our family prepares for bed each night. I turn off the lights, lock the doors, and check the A/C thermostats. Well, our kids play with Lego sets, Hot Wheels cars, and all sorts of other …

Floridians are reminded this time of year that the sun is a powerful force. It radiates light and heat. People who visit Florida often underestimate the sheer power of the sun. Those of us who grew up here know that you …

If you observe humans, you may come away thinking that some are really bright and some, not so much. However, if you observe animals, you’ll realize that even the smartest among them are not nearly as intelligent as even a …

Introduction My son loves video games, especially ones that star the adorable pinky hero, Kirby. Kirby can fly through space and time on a star! He can eat just about anything, and when he does, he gets special powers from …

My family recently saw two movies; one at home and one at the theatre. We saw Project Hail Mary, and we saw The Breadwinner. Both movies were very good and were very family-friendly. I would highly recommend them to you. When we …

Have you ever been in a really awkward situation with someone, and you didn’t know how to respond? I recall when I lived in Kentucky that a man was walking near our street and just kind of yelling in pain. …

Sometimes in life, we need less of one thing and more of another. If you’re giving your kids a bath, they may say, “Less hot water, more cold water.” If you’re taking a shower, you might think, “Less cold water, …

There are some decisions that are difficult in life. Go to college or start working. Buy a car or buy a truck. Bacon or sausage. Grits or hash browns. Take this job or take that job. Go to the beach …

Have you ever been in a situation where someone became really angry or passionate about something, and they started behaving in a wild way? After my first year of college, I came home for the summer, and I was hanging …