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Smile More and Enjoy Today
People spend a lot of time dreaming about tomorrow or wishing for something to come in the future. I think we need to take some time and enjoy today. Don’t rush through the day. Take a moment to...
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Baby Bird’s
I have posted pictures of the baby bird’s living in my apple tree on Facebook, and decided I should also share them with my blogging buddies. It all started with three Robin eggs, so I call them the...
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The Presidential Active Lifestyle Award
If you have a hard time getting motivated to exercise the Presidential Active Lifestyle Challenge could help you. This is a free program; however, the certificate cost about one dollar. To sign...
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Gay Pride Month
June is gay pride month. The LGBT community is no longer content with hiding in closets and are coming out in droves. This has allowed people to realize that gays are not reprobates. Instead, we...
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How to find the perfect dog
If you Google ”how to find the perfect dog” you will discover several recurring themes. When I decided to get Joey, I went against the prevailing wisdom concerning this topic. 1. You should not...
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Stay Motivated – Never Stop Trying to Reach Your Goals
In moments of discouragement, defeat, or even despair, there are always certain things to cling to. Little things usually: remembered laughter, the face of a sleeping child, a tree in the wind—in...
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What is Nothing?
People often say things like: “I have nothing to wear.” “There is nothing to eat in the house.” However, it’s not that we have nothing. We just don’t have what we want at that moment. I wonder...
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Robinson Family Update
The baby birds are growing so fast, it is absolutely amazing. They started growing feathers a few days ago and now they actually look like birds. At first the mother bird would fly away whenever my...
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Costco vs. Sam’s Club – What do you think?
I was wondering if Costco or Sam’s Club is worth the cost of membership. I have talked to a few people who are members, and they seem to think so. The next question is which one is a better deal....
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Outdoor Skills and Tips – A Book Review
The book “Outdoor Skills and Tips” covers the following topics: - Hiking - Camping - Fishing - Climbing - Mountain Biking - Canoeing and Kayaking - Weather - Maps and Navigation - Dangers and...
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Dog Toys Can Grow on Trees
They say money can’t grow on trees, but apparently dog toys can. Joey is having a blast with my apple tree. He gets apples off the tree, throws them around the yard, chews on them, and even buried...
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My New Tattoo
When you tell people you just got a tattoo there are two main questions that they tend to ask. 1. Why did you get a tattoo? For me the tattoo design has no special meaning, other than I thought it...
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A Scientific Fact – Dogs are Like Children
The other day I read a story in the news about a scientific experiment that proves dogs are a lot like children. Dog owners tend to treat their dog like a child. We buy them gifts, we give them...
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Weight Watchers – A Review
I have lost 15 pounds so far. I am trying out various exercise programs and trying to eat healthy food more often. As part of my weight loss efforts, I decided to give Weight Watchers a try. I...
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Joey and the Beetle
The other day, I sent Joey outside for his last bathroom break before bed. He went outside, took care of his business, chased beetles around the yard, and then came running back into the house....
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The Founding Fathers
Today is the 4th of July, so we celebrate the birth of our nation. We often talk about the Declaration of Independence and the founding fathers on this day. However, there is one thing that we...
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Credit Card Induced Amnesia
I suffer from Credit Card Induced Amnesia. For some reason, when shopping with a credit card I forget that this money must be paid back to the bank. Credit cards can be so much fun. Shopping with...
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Advertisements
Advertisements shape our world, our likes, our dislikes, and our whole life. Most people want to wear clothes with brand logos that are considered cool. The celebrities tell us what is cool,...
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“How to Retire the Cheapskate Way”– A Book Review
The book “How to Retire the Cheapskate Way” was written by Jeff Yeager. He encourages people to be frugal and retire early by spending less money. In the book, he covers the following topics: -...
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Expressing Empathy
At times people will attempt to express empathy, but it doesn’t feel like they are truly empathetic. It may not be the person’s fault. They may be truly sincere in their expressions. For example: I...
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