Some sacrifice can – and should – be made at every meal.

Happiness in life is directly related to self-discipline. No surprise that the world teaches the opposite. Or that the root is “disciple” – one who follows.

Being more prepared and intentional will make my networking more effective.

If the fire hydrant seems too close, then you probably should park behind the single meter, not in front of it.

I am strangely excited to build a cash flow model.

Our unique physiology and body chemistry is hard to understand and sometimes seems impossible to manage.

A solid day of rain is very welcome in a summer of drought.

Having my own cards was worth paying for.

When things don’t seem to add up, they might not add up.

Elite athletes are separated from each other by what’s between their ears much more than their physical skills.

Time apart seems to help everyone get along when they’re together.

I need to go fishing.

At least three of them do a LOT better when it’s quiet.

Apparently the migraines are not over.

Playing cards, then tennis, and then a movie doesn’t leave a lot of time to be “bored” or quarrel.

Disease, rain, and a brutal enemy made Okinawa horrific for U.S. troops in 1945.

Getting locked out of the truck turned into a perfect opportunity to enjoy lunch with her downtown.

She had an amazingly fabulous day, needed it more than she thought, and totally deserved it.

Dreading the pains of hell seems to be more compelling than fearing to offend the One deserving love.

He gets a job and is doing well at home, my running is going well, no repairs or issues with the trucks, potential projects coming, great weather, easy (and free) fix to the a/c, no-hassle swap of my shoes, great shoes on clearance, new sleeping mask working…big and little things really seem to be going our way.