Several years ago, my wife and I attended a Renaissance Faire. It’s an outdoor event that replicates life during medieval times, with jousting competitions, fair maidens, period costumes and tourists walking around gnawing on roasted turkey legs. We saw craftspeople in booths hawking their handmade jewelry, artwork, clothing, and trinkets while calling out loud greetings […]
Got someone you’re trying to fix? Maybe there’s a better way . . .
Is there someone in your life who just needs to make better choices – and you know what they should do? When we see someone going through a struggle, the solution to their problem often seems obvious to us. We think, “They should just do it this way . . . and everything will work […]
How to Deal with the Elephant in the Room
My daughter, Sara, asked me if I could build her a certain piece of furniture. I said, “Of course.” In fact, I gave her a certificate for it for Christmas. Two years ago. The problem was that I didn’t know how I was going to build it. I do well with plans but not […]