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I have learned in life that there are always firsts, that the most important lessons and character building moments usually come out of some sort of negative event or crisis. Ive also learned that the most precious gifts we receive from God are time and grace. It is up to us to choose how to spend both in the most positive and beneficial way, not only for ourselves, but more importantly towards others. Ive learned that its not about how much we can collect or how much stuff we have that determines our success, its about the the depth of our relationships and what we can do to make the lives of others better. I am grateful for all those that teach me each and every day, you are what gives my life meaning, depth, and purpose. I thank God for my son, my mother, my dog Athena, my freinds and the people I work with and the joy they bring me. Ive found that life is a very strange and wounderful journey, and as John Lennon said " Life is what happens when you make plans". I welcome 2009 with new hope and enthusiasm towards the events and people that continue to make my life full.{}

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Posted by on Wed, 13 May 2009 20:20:00 GMT

The Irony of the Grammy Awards and Loa, Utah

As I sat down today and began writing the Intro to a parent/teen relationships book and my experiences as a dad of a teen, who to say the least hit the adolescent years very hard, it struck me that it...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:11:00 GMT

VP candidate: Biden and honesty, trail of deceit from back in the day to more current times

In 1987, Biden quit the Democratic primary race early after the revelation that he had delivered, without attribution, passages from a speech by British Labor party leader Neil Kinnock. A barrage of s...
Posted by on Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:01:00 GMT

My Favorite Fish Taco Receipe....

Fish Tacos Recipe There are already a lot of fish taco recipes. But this one is a little different than the others. I found this recipe on the Internet somewhere. 33 min | 30 min prep | SERVES 4 oil...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:40:00 GMT

Doesnt the team reflect the leader? The San Deigo Padres and Bud Black

Sparky Anderson the former manager of the Cinncinati Reds and Detroit Tigers once said, "I dont take credit for the victories, thats the talent on the field, but I am responsible for the loses". The ...
Posted by on Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 GMT

MySpace News -- Man Killed by Gator While Fleeing Police

Check this out: SF Gate via MySpace News -- Man Killed by Gator While Fleeing PoliceA man who jumped into a lake to flee police was killed by an alligator more than 9-feet long, officials said Tuesday...
Posted by on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:37:00 GMT

Breakdowns can create breakthroughs. Things fall apart so things can fall together.

From personal experience I hold this quote to be so true. In life I dont think we can grow without some sort of pain serving as a motivator. 2008 for me starts off this way and I not only welcome t...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:17:00 GMT

Let It Be

I was taking communion at last nights service when the youth band started to play the song Let It Be by John Lennon. As I was kneeling at the communion rail two thoughts struck me. 1....I forgot how...
Posted by on Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:25:00 GMT

Tagged

Tag...Here's how you play: Once you have been tagged, you have to write a blog with 10 weird, random things, facts, habits or goals about yourself.At the end, choose 10 people to be tagged, listing th...
Posted by on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 23:51:00 GMT

It Takes a Village.............

As I was sitting at the Saturday night service tonight I was made aware of something I know is there but sometimes take for granted or overlook. That is the importance of those in my son's life who m...
Posted by on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:54:00 GMT