Helen Keller once said, “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” We all want adventure. We want to explore, create, discover. A great way to start an adventure is to create a bucket list with your son. Figure out what the two of you are passionate about, and then pursue those dreams. To help you, I’ve created a generic bucket list for fathers and sons. First, learn how to fly fish and then go...
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Time passes in the blink of an eye. One moment your daughter is dancing on your toes in the kitchen, the next she is getting ready to dance with a boy at her first prom. While you can’t slow down time, you can make the most of the time you do have with your daughter. So to help the two of you make memories, here is a general bucket list of things for fathers and daughters. First, take dance lessons together. ...
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At 211 degrees, water is simply hot water. But when water reaches 212 degrees, it produces steam. And steam is a powerful force that has the ability to move multi-ton trains and boats. Just that one more degree…that one small change makes a huge difference. You could be just one degree away from a breakthrough in a difficult relationship. One degree away from a sincere apology to your spouse. One degree away from...
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Romantic movies often give us the wrong impression of what love is. They tell us that it takes grand gestures to show real love. However, I’d suggest that many small acts of love add up to much more than one big gesture. So, here are 7 love actions to show your spouse day in and day out. First, write a note. It can be a long love letter or just a short sticky note with words of encouragement. Second, buy...
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On December 17th, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright changed the world by making the first controlled flight in a powered aircraft. But success came only after years of experimentation, failure, learning from their mistakes, and trying again. The Wrights persevered because they believed in their dream. They were also encouraged by their loving and supportive family. A monument in their honor reads: “In commemoration...
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Twenty-five years of marriage to my wife, Susan, has taught me that women often communicate by saying one thing, but meaning another. So for all the men out there who thought it was impossible to understand women, here is a key for decoding your wife’s words. First, when she says “I’m fine” she really means “I’m not fine, but I’m not ready to talk about it.” Second, when she says, “Didn’t you go out with your...
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You may have said, “If there’s anything we can do to help, please let us know.” But, how often will someone who needs help actually “let you know” they need it? It’s EASY to offer help. But it’s BETTER to actually help. Here are some ways you can do just that: First, tell them “We have some groceries (or home-cooked food) we’d like to bring over…when would be a good time?” Making extra of your next meal or...
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