Wants vs. Needs

Wants vs. Needs I grew up in a gun culture.  I bought my own BB gun when I was 9.  We lived out in the country and I spent lots of time shooting at things.  One of my most memorable birthdays was my 12th!  My dad took me to the local pawn shop and bought me a 20-gauge...

Wants vs. Needs

Wants vs. Needs I grew up in a gun culture.  I bought my own BB gun when I was 9.  We lived out in the country and I spent lots of time shooting at things.  One of my most memorable birthdays was my 12th!  My dad took me to the local pawn shop and bought me a 20-gauge...

What I Learned from being a Failure

A number of years ago I found myself in a “transition time” and was looking for a job.  I was recruited by a company to be an insurance agent.  I got my license, went through the orientation training … and jumped in.  The promises were great …...

Unintentional Consequences

Unintentional Consequences For some time now, Debbie and I have had a bird feeder on our deck and thoroughly enjoy watching the activity and variety of birds that come.  We have enjoyed this so much that recently we added two more feeders … one for thistle seed and...

A Subtle Change

Recently, we drove from Rhode Island to West Virginia and back.  Theoretically, it is a seven -hour trip … but we’ve rarely done it in less than nine because of traffic.  Many of us have our own horror stories of traveling I-95 through Connecticut, New York, the...