For the last couple of weeks, I’ve told sad stories. So today, I’m going to mix it up and tell a good old-fashioned Tale of the Strange and Bizarre, 100% true (like all the stories on this site) and chock full of valuable life lessons for your enjoyment and edification.
Proving once again that […]
Of all the personal stories of tragedy waiting to be released from behind these eyes, Jason’s is perhaps the most tragic.
I’m sharing Jason’s story only because I believe the life lessons involved in this story are worth talking about.
Before you read any further, it’s only fair to warn you that this […]
I want to tell you a story about my father. The story is sad, but hopeful. And if you can tolerate the sorrow, my hope is that you’ll come away from this article with a greater appreciation for all the wonderful things you can learn from your parents, no matter how you […]
Valentine’s day is right around the corner. And since most guys procrastinate when it comes to planning for this particular holiday (and most holidays, if we’re being honest), I want to issue a friendly wake-up call to all the men out there:
If Valentine’s day is important to your partner, it should be important to […]
Yes, the road to happiness has a fork in it. And no, I’m not talking about the type of fork you eat with, although I suppose one of those might be involved for some people.
What I’m talking about are two distinct roads, each leading toward a unique type of happiness. Some […]
Do you find yourself envious of other people? Do these feelings of envy affect the way you feel about yourself? About others?
If you answered yes to any of these questions (and especially if you answered yes to all three), listen up: you’re wasting your potential; squandering your happiness.
Let’s talk about […]
Last week, a new reader of mine left a comment saying, “Perhaps at some point in the future, you could write an article on how to stand up to your mother when you’re 42 years old.”
I thought it was a good idea for an article. So here it is.
In many ways, this subject is alien […]
Yesterday, I found out that a friend of mine is going through a divorce. The news of his pending divorce started me thinking about how fragile certain relationships can be, and about how important they are to our happiness and wellbeing.
I personally am a product of divorce. My parents split up when I […]
During the past week, I’ve been watching a young relative of mine go through her first painful break-up. She’s 16 years old. Her boyfriend is her whole world. Her heart is breaking.
Many years ago, when I was 16, I too was involved in a painful relationship. And because I […]
If you’re lucky, you come from a family that expresses lots of love and warmth during the holiday season. If you’re not lucky, your family might be something like mine. Listen, I love my family. But every time we all get together for the holidays (brothers, sisters, grandmothers, nieces, nephews), someone always […]
