Updated: May 4, 2026 It’s that simple. For nearly everything in life, getting what you want is as simple as asking. Will the answer always be “yes?” Certainly not. But how do you know if you don’t try? Nearly everything big in my life has come from asking And I mean big! “If you don’t… Continue reading If You Don’t Ask, You Don’t Get
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The Mansion Next Door
Our neighborhood is fairly new…it’s one of those built by a national homebuilder with multiple price points in mind. There are entry-level homes, mid-tier homes, upper-tier homes, and mansions…yes, mansions. Each type has its own subdivision within the development, and it was clearly developed with buyers from all walks of life in mind. I was… Continue reading The Mansion Next Door
What Happened When We Finally Opened Our $100 Bottle of Wine
On our 10th anniversary, my wife and I went to Napa Valley, where we tasted, sampled, and bought several bottles of excellent wine. We drank most of them in the first year or so after that trip, but saved a couple for “special” occasions. Fast forward seven years — and those premium bottles were still… Continue reading What Happened When We Finally Opened Our $100 Bottle of Wine
Are The Joneses Having More Fun?
Seriously….are they? Sometimes I do wonder… Especially when I see the family down the street pack up their RV to head out for a long weekend. Seeing that always makes me a bit jealous, even though I know that owning an RV would be a headache — not to mention that my family just went… Continue reading Are The Joneses Having More Fun?
Something Feels Off—But What?
I’ve been struggling to write lately. Heck, I’ve been struggling with the motivation to work on much of anything. At first, I couldn’t put my finger on it. I mean, by all accounts, I AM living the dream: By all extents and purposes, I am making the most out of most facets of life. On… Continue reading Something Feels Off—But What?