Over the last several months I been giving a great deal of thought about where I am, how I got here, and where am I going. I've been very lucky and yes blessed with a reasonable amount of success that has allowed me to enjoy the so-called good life. Translated this means that I've made a enough money to accumulate

THE BACK NINE I FIRST STARTED READING THIS EMAIL & WAS READING FAST UNTIL I REACHED THE THIRD SENTENCE. I STOPPED AND STARTED OVER READING SLOWER AND THINKING ABOUT EVERY WORD. THIS EMAIL IS VERY THOUGHT PROVOKING. MAKES YOU STOP AND THINK. READ SLOWLY! You know ... Time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the

I wanted to write something special for the New Year. I thought about ideas to make next year special, resolutions, places to visit on the "bucket list", etc. The video I offer a link to pretty much trumped everything. It made me think how often I spoke before I thought. Maybe next year a deep breath before moving the lips

Like many people my parents dressed me up and took me to Sunday school most Sunday mornings when I was young. I was usually more interested in the clock than the content. Sometime during this attempt to indoctrinate me with religious dogma I started calling God by the name of Ralph. At the time I'm sure it was due more

I just received "THE" video camera purchased on Ebay. We are talking hi-tech. Purchased a Panasonic GS500 for $ 200.00 based on a recommendation from a supposed Guru.  I'm sure that Charles Kuralt had such humble beginning.  Having looked at the "investment" and manual can definitely say this qualifies as both an adventure and smile !  My plan is to

Yes, I'm dog guy !   I'm sure there is something about litter-boxes, hairballs, and animals on kitchen counters that is irresistible.  Hey, if we were all the same it would be boring.  Everyone has heard the same stuff about how special a dog is in that they are always glad to see you.  But, there is more ! During

Wish I could take credit for this but I read about this Idea in Timothy Ferriss's book The 4-Hour Workweek.   I'm not sure I understand how one defines scary however comfort zone is a bit more manageable.  Maybe a few ideas: Browse a magazine that would never appeal to you For one week take a different route other than

I would normally not so blatantly plagiarize but I could not help but break a rule.  I recently came upon this and felt it must be shared.  I do not know the original source and thus ask anyone out there to share the origin if known.  A great smile and truism to share. A young lady confidently walked around the

Many of us have read about "Secret" retirement paradises in the various magazines such as Money, Forbes, and the many books on the subject.  Yes, what better source can there be than the "Bear" ?  Over the next several years your humble Charles Kuralt wannabe will be visiting these places for an unvarnished report and evaluation.  While my endorsement can

Being or believing you are alone is the greatest problem we face. This is certainly not a new phenomenon but is becoming a critical issue and growing at an alarming rate. I believe it is a overlooked component of many of the current problems we face. I first became aware of the problem when I was involved with crisis (Suicide)