-
Recent Posts
Archives
- June 2015
- August 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- January 2014
- November 2013
- October 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- December 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
Categories
Meta
-
Join 105 other subscribers
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Every kid should get to go to the fair…
I took my step-son and his friend to our city’s annual fair today. My wife, who in her busy life does not relish the idea of the chaotic atmosphere of fairs, was grateful that I took on the task. My … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged blended family, celebrate recovery, fathers, healing, husbands, mid-life, parenting, positive thinking, recovery, step-parenting, twelve steps
7 Comments
A week of “Tough-Minded Optimism”…
I am going through a particularly busy and potentially draining week. I say ‘potentially’, because I do not believe it has to be draining…. and so far its not. I have taken steps so far to remain energetic, optimistic, productive, and … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged blended family, celebrate recovery, fathers, husbands, over 40, positive thinking, recovery, second marriage, starting over, twelve steps
11 Comments
The risk of forgiveness
One of the subtle difficulties of forgiveness is its riskiness… “Though wrong does not disappear when I forgive, it loses its grip on me and is taken over by God who knows what to do. Such a decision involves risk, … Continue reading
Leading with the chin
Leading with the chin: A term that analogizes a boxer squaring off with his opponent with his chin exposed as the most vulnerable target. Basically, setting himself up for failure. I do this. I often lead with my flawed thinking and emotions. … Continue reading
One direction - forward. 