As a kid, I was in a car accident. In true Texas fashion, my brother, sister and I were all piled in the cab of my Dad’s truck, headed to the department store where my Mom worked to visit her on her break. All I remember is tires screeching, metal … [Read more...] about Small Plane, Big Lessons: A True Story
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Where There Is Poop…
Here is a story I heard several times from our pastor, Brother T. (I grew up in North Texas which is part of the Bible Belt. Brother T. played quite a big role in my young life!) "Once upon a time there were two children. Each were given a golden key … [Read more...] about Where There Is Poop…
Perfection is Overrated, Take it From an Ogre
As I am writing this today, I have a sick kid at home. Which means it’s not exactly a perfect workday. But it has provided the perfect opportunity to talk about an ogre I and a lot of people meet everyday – perfectionism. Normally, my daughter is way … [Read more...] about Perfection is Overrated, Take it From an Ogre
What Happened on the Way to Waco
Years ago, driving across Texas from my hometown of Rusk to Austin, I planned to have lunch with my sister, who lives in Waco. Along the way, I got completely turned around and found myself in a small town called Mart. I was lost, late and feeling … [Read more...] about What Happened on the Way to Waco
10 Things to Do When Nothing Works
The promotion goes south. Someone else walks away with the contract you worked hard for. The project is canned AFTER you put in long hours. We all have those moments when what we want is just NOT working the way we planned. That’s the time to shake … [Read more...] about 10 Things to Do When Nothing Works
I Hate Waffling!
My family loves waffles, but I hate waffling! What?! You know that type of decision making in which you flip back and forth like the yummy breakfast pastry! This how it goes: you make a decision like, "This is my year, and I am going to get that … [Read more...] about I Hate Waffling!