When Suffering IS The Blessing

When Suffering IS The Blessing

My sister-in-law is just one of those absolutely authentic people in this world. She’s intolerant of drama, a servant in the truest sense of the word, big on critical thinking, 

5 Things Guys Should Never Say in Online Dating Profiles

5 Things Guys Should Never Say in Online Dating Profiles

I realize it’s often hard to determine the intent of a written message, so let me clarify a couple things first so you don’t get the wrong idea. First, this 

Gun Control:  You cannot legislate the evil out of anyone

Gun Control: You cannot legislate the evil out of anyone

So just to be clear, a whole bunch of people who have publicly wished death upon conservatives, such as this warm and fuzzy woman (below) after the shooting in Vegas, those 

Online Dating vs. Root Canals

Online Dating vs. Root Canals

I’ve never really been good at dating, and it didn’t improve after I had to enter the awesome world of dating after divorce. I’m actually terrible at it. I don’t 

All Barbie Needs Is A Pole

All Barbie Needs Is A Pole

I’m conflicted about Barbie – the real one, not this alpha version that seems to epitomize my personality. I oddly like her, but she needs someone besides the Golden Globe 

If You Want To Make A Difference, Be Authentic

If You Want To Make A Difference, Be Authentic

I‘ve been trying to articulate why I write, why I’ve chosen this forum, and seriously trying to figure out how I can make a pendulum swing from waxing poetic about 

In Faithfulness You Afflicted Me

In Faithfulness You Afflicted Me

I’ve been thinking a lot lately. It’s a gift, and a curse. You’ll thank me later. Or maybe not. My younger brother’s wife, a font of wisdom, has said several 

Prius Drivers: Self-Righteous Guardians of the Speed Limit

Prius Drivers: Self-Righteous Guardians of the Speed Limit

A couple months ago I had the opportunity to visit Tennessee. What a complete departure that was from Southern California. As I sat there contemplating my stay, of all things