Sacrifice vs Martyrdom
In my youth (OK, well into my 30's – sort of my youth, from this standpoint), I thought of sacrifice as the giving up of something that I didn't really want to give up. Like I had to sacrifice a good time in order to satisfy an obligation. And boy did I have examples galore... Learn More
Now They are Four
Here is the updated family constellation – Rebecca flew through the birthing process, thanks to her own constitution and to the skill of the hospital staff at Hermann Memorial West. Troy was on hand to video Baby Kuhn (that's right, he hasn't informed his parents what his name is yet), and he got to help... Learn More
Tomorrow, there will be 4
Today they are a family of 3. In the morning, Rebecca goes into the hospital to be induced. Tomorrow they will be a family of 4. I feel excited, excited, excited, nervous, excited, excited, nervous, excited. Hayleigh is with me this evening. Giving her a bath tonight, seeing how much of the tub she takes... Learn More
My Plutonium Experience
Dr. Tony Buhl is a More To Life student and a world-renown expert in cleaning up nuclear waste; and he's also a good friend of mine. He is the visionary for EnergX, the company that was elected to coordinate the various governmental agencies (and there were many) to move plutonium that was stored in a... Learn More
Child-like vs Childish
Oenca Fontaine (a More to Life Coach) and I were talking today about her natural child-like-ness – spontaneous, light, open, curious, easy to love and be loved. It is the magical part of us – the part that delights in ourselves, delights in others, and delights in the moment. Admittedly, some moments are easier to... Learn More
Dealing with Not Being Heard (especially When I’m Right!)
This is a theme in my life – likely developed naturally as the eldest of eight children. At this stage of my life, I dislike using the word 'right.' And sometimes, it's accurate, as in "right on the money" or 'right-wise." Occasionally (OK, a little more often) that expression crosses over into "I'm right, you're... Learn More