Posts by: Phil

Does the happiness of others make you happy? Well, according to a recent study, it makes most people sad. Continue reading “6 Paths to Happiness” »

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When was the last time you rescued someone… mounting your trusty white steed and riding in to save the day? Continue reading “Ride to the Rescue” »

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I’ve recently become a new pet owner. My children bought me a 5 gallon fish tank for Christmas. Continue reading “5 Fascinating Fish Features” »

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How many of you cringe when you pull a Jury Summons from your mailbox? Does panic ensue as you think of the many ways it will impact your life? Things like… Continue reading “7 Positive Ways to View Duty” »

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How many people do you know? How many friends do you have on Facebook?  How many meaningful relationships do you have?

Continue reading “Change Peoples’ Lives, For Good” »

 

Thank you. Two simple words that mean so much. A small phrase that takes such a short time to say but we are often too busy to utter. It’s even been condensed to one word, “Thanks”, so it takes up less of our time. Continue reading “5 Ways You Benefit from Being Thankful” »

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Over the years I’ve had a love/hate relationship with running. Wait, I shouldn’t say that, my kids may read this. Let me start over… Over the years I’ve had a love/dislike relationship with running (that’s better). I guess I really shouldn’t fault running. It isn’t running that’s to blame, it’s me. After all, running offers so much.

Continue reading “My Relationship with Running” »

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Today is a day of celebration in my family. My youngest has completed the first decade of his life. He’s 10 years old. I can’t believe it!

Continue reading “A Day of Celebration” »

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What it means to volunteer has changed over the years. The English word finds its origin, like most, in Latin and then from the French voluntaire, in the 17th century. It referred to one who offered himself willingly for military service as opposed to a conscript. Continue reading “Voluntaire-Free Will” »