When I was growing up my parents moved our family to a neighborhood that was still being developed. My brothers and I loved it because we could ride around and explore the orange groves and see all …
Deep Thoughts by Benjamin Franklin
I recently heard a story about Benjamin Franklin that I had heard years ago and wanted to share it with you to get some thoughts moving around in your mind. I have heard and read multiple versions …
“The Thinker Thinks and The Prover Proves”
This school year one of my sons started at a new school and has been having a difficult time with his math class. Over the past couple of weeks I have heard him repeat comments like, "I’m bad at …
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Saving the Day Through the Backdoor
In the hilarious movie “Mrs. Doubtfire” from the 90’s there is a seen where Robin Williams is dressed up in his Mrs. Doubtfire suit and trying to make a nice dinner. Not knowing what he was doing, …
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Downgraded Beef
When I was about college age I remember going grocery shopping and buying some of the downgraded or aging beef to save a few bucks. I think we have all been there before trying to scrimp and save …
What Did Mikey Say?
In the 70’s there was a campaign to get kids to eat "Life" cereal. In the advertisement there are two brothers that are too afraid to try this ‘healthy’ cereal so they give it to their brother Mikey …