I was watching the National Geographic Channel the other day and a show called The Last Days of Hitler came on. As is the case with many of these types of documentaries, it was fascinating. As they recounted the various battles that took place over the last year or so of WWII, I was struck […]
After Munson passed away and before we adopted Anderson, I read a couple of books on how to raise and train a puppy. The authors warned that most puppies go through a short period, usually between 6 and 9 months of age, when they act much like human teenagers. Your formerly compliant and affable puppy […]
Some people are so kind and selfless it just takes my breath away. The breeders we adopted our dogs Munson and Anderson from are Glenn and Sandy Veltman. They are very dedicated to their breeding of Bichons, which is why we got both of our last two dogs from them. Just to give you an […]
Since you’ve already read and re-read my book several times (!), you already know a lot about the differences between Type A and Type B personalities. Type A’s are aggressive, proactive, and detail-oriented. Type B’s tend to be peaceful, relaxed, and laid back. So how might you best determine which personality you have? I have […]
Elaine and I have been binge watching the HBO series Game of Thrones, and it is awesome. My favorite TV series of all time used to be Breaking Bad, but I think Game of Thrones is even a little better. We started watching it after I heard a comedian joke, “Hey, I actually met a […]
Social Security Will Be There For You When You Retire
People worry a lot about Social Security collapsing before they retire, and understandably so. The system is rapidly running out of money and Washington seems to have no collective will to pass reforms to shore it up. It’s a mess, or, as they say in Texas, if not, it’ll do until the real mess gets […]
Do You Inspire Those Around You?
When I first began personal training with my good friend, Bill Quick, who is the Mr. Illinois bodybuilding champion, I figured it would be an excellent way to learn some new weightlifting techniques. And in fact, he has taught me several excellent methods to train smart and hard. The thing I didn’t expect is that […]
The One Simple Key to Losing Weight Easily and Permanently
Losing weight, especially when you get older, is a tremendous challenge. Judging by the number of ads on TV and the internet, and the amount of money spent on diet books, programs, supplements, and the like, losing weight is both an important goal and incredible struggle for most people. I have tried a lot of […]
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