The past couple of weeks in Iowa have been a flurry of snow and sub-zero temps. Towards the middle of this fun weather came a random day where the temperature got to 20 degrees. It was amazing how good 20 degrees felt. Strange to say how exciting 20 degrees is but when our benchmark is…
This weekend is a great moment of pause opportunity to reflect on a figure that transcends time. He represents leadership in his ability to make the greater vision come alive to connect millions of people to a common cause for progress. He displayed perseverance time and time again no matter what the challenges presented. He…
My Dad loved cooking big breakfasts. Whether it’s memories as a kid having sleepovers and waking up to a pile of pancakes and bacon for my buddies and me to devour or fast forwarding to recent years of holidays spent at my parents’ place with my kids getting to enjoy the tradition, big breakfasts were…
“Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.” – Chinese proverb Dreams are meant to be chased. Too often we see those dreams as something too far off in the distance. It can be scary at times, even deflating. All the work, time, sacrifice striving for the person you want to…
We are constantly faced with new information and change at a pace we have never seen before. Yet, as we continue down this path of rapid transformation, I realize so much remains the same. I’m one that loves quotes and appreciate how a simple sentence or two can represent an important life lesson. As we…
The morning started off with a car ride to school with the typical background noise of kids bickering and songs playing. In a rare moment of silence, I took a deep breath thinking about the busy schedule at work ahead. Then came one of the best comments I’ve ever heard… “I got revenge on life.”…
Each situation of struggle presents you with 2 tickets to 2 different arenas. The first arena is packed. It’s the closest and easiest to get to. Access to this arena will allow you to see the best of the best the blame game has to offer. This arena showcases all the excuses we feel we…
Do you ever notice some around you have a natural ability to pick up something with ease? At work there may be someone that can get up in front of the audience and wow the crowd with little effort at all. In the holiday musical there may be a voice that can hit an incredible…
Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks for the blessings we have but let’s also sprinkle some honesty, it’s also about the food. One thing I always look forward to around Thanksgiving time is when the recipe cards start coming out. I know the smells of the irresistible temptations will start circulating the air and soon,…
We’re a little over a month into our 2nd grade basketball season and it’s been a blast. With 2nd graders, there’s plenty to learn about the game of basketball but there’s also a nonstop fury of energy when you get 10 boys together. The combination of lots to learn with lots of energy creates some chaotic moments…