Working From Home

Working From Home

Because of COVID-19 many people began working from home last year. But a couple of years before the global pandemic started my best friend was ahead of the curve. He landed a job that allowed him to work from home, but more...
Wax On Wax Off

Wax On Wax Off

In the 1984 Movie, The Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso seeks to learn how to defend himself after being bullied. Mr. Miyagi agrees to train Daniel after rescuing him following a violent encounter with his classmates. Daniel is initially disappointed as he is assigned...
To-Do List

To-Do List

I really don’t know how to sit down. My wife lovingly calls me a busy body, at least I think it’s lovingly, and tells me I don’t know how to relax. In my mind there’s always something else that needs to be done and I am laser focused on...
Family Reunion

Family Reunion

My wife’s family does an amazing job with family reunions. On both sides of her family genuine efforts are made to gather on a regular basis and not let too much time pass without connecting. During the past year getting together...
You Shall Not Pass

You Shall Not Pass

There are some paths we all want to avoid. In the first movie of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Fellowship of the Ring, Gandalf is faced with a difficult decision. Tasked with leading the fellowship to their destination safely he desperately wants to avoid...
Civil War

Civil War

In the movie Captain America: Civil War, The Avengers face a crossroads after their recent actions have resulted in civilian loss of life and massive property damage across the world.   Tony Stark agrees with the government’s assessment...