MYTH: If I pursue happiness, I will find happiness. TRUTH: If I pursue happiness, I will find misery, rejection, and uttermost failure...THEN happiness. The dumb thing is that we all know this is true: no truly good thing comes easily. But we live the exact opposite. Perhaps it's just human nature once again telling us … Continue reading You Want Happiness? Prepare for Misery
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Government: For When You Can’t Do It Yourself
My wife and I went to McDonald's last night because we're young and our hearts can still take that kind of abuse. I walked up to the counter, looked at the menu to see which number I wanted to order, and then literally jerked. There was something new on the menu: calorie content. Everything on the … Continue reading Government: For When You Can’t Do It Yourself
Why I’m Probably Not Voting Today
Dear Michael, I know you recently spent a lot of time doing research on the various election options. I'm actually quite proud of you being proactive, printing off a sample ballot, and taking the time to know about the issues and transforming yourself into an informed voter. It's your civic duty and you have done … Continue reading Why I’m Probably Not Voting Today
Filled with the Good Stuff
When we got married, my wife and I had a few ideas about what our honeymoon would be like. Aside from the obvious (giggidy), this was going to be the most indulgent vacation we ever had. We had worked hard and were tired and really wanted to let go, so we did! We take vacations … Continue reading Filled with the Good Stuff
