Have you ever looked at your kitchen counter and thought it had a life of its own? One day it’s empty, the next it’s home to three half-opened jars of pickles, a stack of mail taller than my granddaughter, and what I can only hope is a forgotten science project. We’ve all been there. It’s […]
Don’t Let the Boogeyman Win: Dad’s Guide to Taming Your Kiddo’s Fears
Alright now, let’s talk about something every parent knows is scarier than a tax audit or a flat tire on the interstate. It’s the middle-of-the-night panic call from your little one’s room, the trembling voice that whispers, “Daddy, there’s a monster under my bed!” My own child, went through a phase like that around age […]
God’s Grand Plan: Your Guide to Finding Real Purpose
Ever feel like you’re just goin’ through the motions? I was fixin’ a wobbly fence post one Saturday – sweatin’, cussin’ at a stubborn nail – when my wife came out with two sweet iced teas. She looked me square in the eye and asked, “Bojangles, is this it?” She wasn’t talkin’ ’bout that fence […]
Stop Hustling, Start Living: A Catholic’s Guide to Escaping the Productivity Trap
I remember a fella who came into my hardware store one afternoon, looking like he’d wrestled a bear and lost. His name was Tim, and his hands were shaking so bad he could barely hold the box of nails I’d sold him. “Bojangles,” he panted, “my shed’s falling down. My wife wants the kitchen remodeled […]
Love Jesus? Make It a Fun Adventure!
Did you ever try to teach an old dog a new trick? Well, let me tell you about the time I tried to teach my wife’s silly poodle, Frou-Frou – yes, that was her name, don’t ask me why – how to fetch. We’d spent thirty minutes with this fancy, high-end squeaky toy, and all […]
Don’t Turn Your Kitchen Cabinet Into a Pharmacy
Ever been in that place where you’re just so tired you figure, “What’s the worst that could happen?” You’ve got that throbbing headache from staring at spreadsheets all day, your back feels like it’s made of concrete after mowing the lawn, and the little pill bottle from last year’s doctor’s visit is looking awfully… tempting. […]
Forget the 9-to-5: Your Guide to Freelance Freedom and Financial Independence
Have you ever looked at your alarm clock on a Monday morning and felt like you’re staring into the face of your own personal jailer? I sure have – more times than I care to admit back in my hardware store days. There’s a special kind of misery that comes from knowing you’ve got four […]
Has Careless “Wokeness” Left Your Kids Confused?
The Great Identity Crisis of Our Time Remember that time I tried to explain “cancellation culture” to my grandkid, and he asked if it was like when Mom took away his tablet for backtalk? I laughed so hard I nearly choked on my sweet tea. But honestly? That little guy gets more than most adults […]
How to Correct a Coworker Without Starting a Brawl
We’ve all been there, haven’t we? You’re in the middle of a team meeting, and your coworker, let’s call him Chad – bless his heart – is presenting a project. He confidently states that the client wants the new logo to be “deep purple.” But honey, you know for a fact the client’s brief said […]
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