It took my wife and teenage daughter five long years to convince me that we should adopt a baby. They both had a dream on the same night that we adopted a baby from China. I was looking forward to having the other three raised and becoming the center of my wife's attention. I was at a conference by myself in Toronto and ev... More..

When asked if they want a boy or a girl, I have heard expecting couples remark, "As long as it's healthy." No one wishes for a child that is less than perfect. In some sense they are all less than perfect. In our case we had identical twins with Down Syndrome twenty four years ago. After walking around like zombies for two... More..

We live in a negative world full of anger, hurt feelings, and grudges. Anyone with a positive attitude comes across odd, if not unbalanced. Negativity, if left unchecked, will rob you of every good thing in your life - relationships, personal well-being, and opportunity. How do we become positive people in a negative world... More..

When everything goes wrong, how do you survive from day to day when you are working on getting your income back up to even be able to form a new budget? You can't make a new plan or make promises to creditors until you get your job situation and income back on track. To be in a place mentally and emotionally where you can ... More..

Selling is a numbers game. The more people you contact, the greater the number of closed sales you will make. But, anyone in sales for more than a day already knows that. Cold calling is difficult at best. It is the salesman's tedious task to take the cold lead and warm it up. A small number of leads become sales and most end... More..

My wife and I both had dads who were endurance drivers. On long trips they would push the envelope on potty breaks, meals, and sleep. A trip was a thing to conquer, not a thing to be enjoyed. We both agreed early in our marriage to make every family trip an adventure. We have four kids (three raised and a three year old) ... More..

Spring break doesn't have to cost a small fortune to be fun. The number one destination for spring breakers is the beach. Waterfront hotels can be quite costly during peak periods. Something I've noticed in every beach town I've ever visited is the modestly priced lodging just across the street from the waterfront. For th... More..