Words that sometimes mean something to someone maybe
I do the laundry in my house. I do this not because my wife used to do it and she deserved a break, I do it selfishly because I want to be make sure my clothes are ready for when I need them. I want to fold them a certain way, I know, I’m weird,... Continue Reading →
Just a quick follow up post to my “therapy” blog I posted a few days ago. I texted my friend sort of out of the blue asking if I could talk about her story and she was cool with it. Then a few hours later she texted back that she made something for my oldest... Continue Reading →
A few years ago (maybe 10 at this point) my wife and I were headed in opposite directions. She was raising a family and I was still in party mode. The wife mentioned going to therapy to work some things out. My first reaction was HELL NO, I’M PERFECT AND YOU ARE BROKEN AND THERAPY... Continue Reading →
Recently, my wife downloaded an app on our family cell phones where it can track where you are, can send messages, alerts and things like that. I found myself checking it and calling her to see “why are you in Rockland?” She mentioned something about her work, but it really made me angry. I was... Continue Reading →
One of the best movies I ever saw was a movie about an elementary school aged kid called Pay It Forward. The teacher in this movie challenges his students to come up with a philanthropic plan and put it into effect. One of the students designs a “pay if forward” philosophy where you help out... Continue Reading →
Move out of your comfort zone. Growth comes from the willingness to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new. Think about those life changing moments you have had that you can remember. I can think of one that happened recently that absolutely changed me as a person. It was the day my brother... Continue Reading →
Monday gets a bad rap. What did Monday ever do to make it so hated? Why do we say things like “I can’t believe Monday is here?” Oh, I get it, you have to go back to work, a job you hate so much. My question is if you hate it, why are you there? ... Continue Reading →
Starting a blog has me thinking a ton about words. How many to write, best way to say something, coolest words, best way to get my point across... With my kids I tell them they are allowed to swear with me, to get out their feelings with words when it is just with me. I... Continue Reading →
Weird Beard Blog 