I was fortunate to have been born into a family with the means enough to give me the opportunity to play many different sports. I was also lucky to have been given a decent amount of athletic ability. I was never going to be the best player out there, but I was able to compete well in almost every sport I tried. As a result, ... More..
Quinn was faced with a daunting task hanging over his head and literally all over the ground. He was put in charge of raking the leaves that had begun to overwhelm the once meticulously maintained yard. It had been two months since his Uncle Pat died. His death had been an absolute shock to the entire family. He was only fort... More..
At this stage in my life, I still have a number of years before I can truly muse about the ups and downs of growing old. I lack the first person knowledge. However, having had two sets of grandparents for a good portion of my life, I did have a window into what I like to call the freedoms of old age. Getting older does involv... More..
I can't believe I just said that! This is a thought that goes through my head almost every day. No, scratch that, almost every hour. The words that come out of my mouth while talking to, playing with, scolding, teaching, and caring for my kids are very surprising to me. I'm not referring to the nonsensical goo-goo, ga-ga soun... More..
Why? That would be my lead in question. Not what you would call a deep, well constructed piece of journalism, but for the person I have in mind, it is the most important one of all. It is almost a fruitless question bearing in mind that history has told and retold the story numerous times. I would, however, like to hear a fir... More..
Everyone is searching for the perfect system that will put them on the path towards weight loss, earning more money, balancing a busy life and countless others. That is why we are inundated with infomercials about the latest gadget that will cure whatever it is that ails you. That is also why there are large sections in libra... More..
Music, like beauty, is in the ear of the beholder. If a certain type of music by a certain artist makes you happy than who am I to cast dispersions on your musical tastes. Years ago I held the belief that the only good music was the music I was listening to. I have since changed my mind. I've come to appreciate many different... More..
Generally speaking, being overweight involves two very important criteria; eating too much and not exercising enough. This is not always the case as there are a great number of people who have medical conditions that are major contributors to weight gain. I am trying to reach those who are physically capable of exercise and t... More..
David Villa
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