On The Concept Of Friction
I’ve talked about the idea of friction in a few articles here already and I thought I should explain exactly what I mean in a bit more detail. The scientific definition of friction is as follows: Friction is the force resisting the relative lateral (tangential) motion of solid surfaces, fluid layers, or material elements in contact. While [...]
How To Choose Goals And Ensure Success
So you have your top 10 list of goals you want to achieve this year: 1. Lose 10 pounds 2. Read 20 books 3. Clear out the tool shed 4. Complete a weekend nature hike 5. Learn to play the violin 6. Paint the living room 7. Write a children’s book 8. Run a marathon [...]
8 Steps to Hosting a Party Everyone Enjoys – Including Yourself
Editors note: This is a guest post from Alex Fayle of Someday Syndrome. Recently Sherri posted an article on how to host a great barbecue and it reminded me about my favorite party-planning methods. As much as I love having people over, hosting a party used to overwhelm me so much I’d want everyone out of [...]
Favorite Finds Of The Week
I hope you’ve all had a fabulous week and are excited about the weekend! After a dump run this morning (tons of yard waste ) Gwynn and I will be taking the kids to my sister’s place for a BBQ and bonfire with the family. It should be a good time. To keep you busy if [...]
Focus On Your Strengths
It’s the question we all hate when faced with it at interviews: What are your strengths and what are your weaknesses? I dislike this question and think it’s rather unfair — from both sides of the equation. As an interviewer you are unlikely to get a truthful answer, but rather “I’m too organized” or “I’m [...]
Guest Post At Simple Mom
Tsh, at Simple Mom, has been kind enough to feature a guest post of mine: Family Traditions: 10 Ideas To Get You Started! So if you are looking for some fresh ideas on starting your own family traditions head on over there and check them out. If you are here from Simple Mom welcome! Here [...]
Kick-Off To Summer BBQ
Summer is just around the corner for some of us and nothing says welcome to summer like a fabulous outdoor barbecue party. The fresh air, sunshine, friends and family– aah I can see it now. Hosting a Kick-Off To Summer BBQ is a great way to get into the spirit of summer and it doesn’t have to be [...]
Can You Really Live Each Day Like It’s Your Last?
Live every day like it’s your last. Pretty simple advice on getting you to live your best life and to keep you conscious of your own mortality. Gwynn and I had a long drive to visit his folks this past weekend and to pass the time we started reflecting on the past week. Most days [...]
7 Little Indulgences – Very Little Guilt
Eating well is a lifestyle choice, we all know that but it doesn’t mean the food you eat need be boring, tasteless or bland. I am a firm believer in “everything in moderation” and by living to that I don’t feel deprived of anything. Here are 7 little indulgences that I enjoy in moderation and [...]
Favorite Finds Of The Week
This weekend our Favorite Finds Of The Week are all about mom. There were so many great articles from all over the blogsphere this week with special attention on moms. So grab a cup of coffee or tea and read some inspiring, touching and amuzing tributes to moms everywhere. Happy Mother’s Day and I hope [...]
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