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It Could Be Worse
At the time of this writing, the United States is dangling its toes in the pool of a recession… or in complete denial of being in a recession, depending on which economist’s view you subscribe to. World stock exchanges shudder and dip, gas prices rise…
It Could Be Worse
At times, responsibility does not really seem to be a strong suit of the human race. Greed often overpowers altruism. Fear deters change. Desire trumps reason. We create tools to advance civilization. We study science to create a better lifestyle and produce longer lasting health. We…
It Could Be Worse
January. That time of year when we get those December credit card bills and ask, “Can that be right?” That time of year when the holidays have passed us by and we are left to wander around aimlessly in the cold with our new gifts…
It Could Be Worse
Ah, love. That whimsical virtue that sets souls free, makes all things possible, enables dreams, ignites ubiquitous passions and validates the meaning of our existence. The stuff of lofty poems, swoon-inducing fairy tales and true romance. Yes, love is truly a beautiful thing. Until we get…
It Could Be Worse
Ahh, springtime in the States. Our house begins to renew itself. Perspective feels a little warmer, smells a little better, looks a little prettier. The literal rejuvenation of the earth refreshes the ephemeral spirit in all of us, and the idea of what’s possible somehow…
It Could Be Worse
It’s that time again. We few, we happy few who receive our monthly inoculation against despair, insanity and misplaced anger with that priceless injection of perspective are at it again. This month, though, is a bit different. See, admittedly, I know very little about life. In…
It Could Be Worse: Evan Tanner
If given enough time on this planet, a man or woman is eventually going to look in the mirror at some point and ponder one of the most difficult questions in the universe, “Who am I?” Are we the shallow visage of our material possessions?…
It Could Be Worse: Facing Chordoma
Life needs perspective. Without perspective circumstances get out of hand quickly. People can get wrapped up in all the wrong sorts of details. Unfortunately levity is fickle, often leaving us when we need it the most. So what happens when your world suddenly crumbles? Amidst war…
It Could Be Worse: The Knucklehead Tales, First Edition
For most of us, our life can feel pretty mundane sometimes. It’s just a fact. We get used to our lives and we take them for granted. We get bored. But that’s why life pastes big, yellow, figurative Post-It notes on our metaphorical refrigerators to…
It Could Be Worse: White Death
The 1910 Avalanche at Wellington One hates to presume anything. Presumptions, assumptions and the like usually lead to some kind of miscommunication, a breakdown in the conviviality of human behavior, if you will. But what is life if one doesn’t go out on a limb from…
It Could Be Worse: You Could Give Up
Look, we all know it’s bad out there. Our country is getting its collective economic/philosophical ass kicked. Greed, bad decisions, self-interest and a disappointing lack of both political and financial leadership (i.e. guidance and accountability) has left us with the bitter taste of distrust on…
Make Life Awesome With Awesome Holiday Movies
In 2003, Bethany Hamilton lost an arm to a shark attack when she was 13. Three weeks later she was back out on her surfboard. Not long after that she was competing as an amateur surfer. And winning. Josh Sommer found out he had a particularly…
Pack like a Pro
It was the usual airport check-in scene—the husband screaming at his wife because her bag was overweight and going to cost extra, the road warrior who insisted he would NOT check any of his three carryons, the teen drama queen who has just had all…
At the time of this writing, the United States is dangling its toes in the pool of a recession… or in complete denial of being in a recession, depending on which economist’s view you subscribe to. World stock exchanges shudder and dip, gas prices rise…
It Could Be Worse
At times, responsibility does not really seem to be a strong suit of the human race. Greed often overpowers altruism. Fear deters change. Desire trumps reason. We create tools to advance civilization. We study science to create a better lifestyle and produce longer lasting health. We…
It Could Be Worse
January. That time of year when we get those December credit card bills and ask, “Can that be right?” That time of year when the holidays have passed us by and we are left to wander around aimlessly in the cold with our new gifts…
It Could Be Worse
Ah, love. That whimsical virtue that sets souls free, makes all things possible, enables dreams, ignites ubiquitous passions and validates the meaning of our existence. The stuff of lofty poems, swoon-inducing fairy tales and true romance. Yes, love is truly a beautiful thing. Until we get…
It Could Be Worse
Ahh, springtime in the States. Our house begins to renew itself. Perspective feels a little warmer, smells a little better, looks a little prettier. The literal rejuvenation of the earth refreshes the ephemeral spirit in all of us, and the idea of what’s possible somehow…
It Could Be Worse
It’s that time again. We few, we happy few who receive our monthly inoculation against despair, insanity and misplaced anger with that priceless injection of perspective are at it again. This month, though, is a bit different. See, admittedly, I know very little about life. In…
It Could Be Worse: Evan Tanner
If given enough time on this planet, a man or woman is eventually going to look in the mirror at some point and ponder one of the most difficult questions in the universe, “Who am I?” Are we the shallow visage of our material possessions?…
It Could Be Worse: Facing Chordoma
Life needs perspective. Without perspective circumstances get out of hand quickly. People can get wrapped up in all the wrong sorts of details. Unfortunately levity is fickle, often leaving us when we need it the most. So what happens when your world suddenly crumbles? Amidst war…
It Could Be Worse: The Knucklehead Tales, First Edition
For most of us, our life can feel pretty mundane sometimes. It’s just a fact. We get used to our lives and we take them for granted. We get bored. But that’s why life pastes big, yellow, figurative Post-It notes on our metaphorical refrigerators to…
It Could Be Worse: White Death
The 1910 Avalanche at Wellington One hates to presume anything. Presumptions, assumptions and the like usually lead to some kind of miscommunication, a breakdown in the conviviality of human behavior, if you will. But what is life if one doesn’t go out on a limb from…
It Could Be Worse: You Could Give Up
Look, we all know it’s bad out there. Our country is getting its collective economic/philosophical ass kicked. Greed, bad decisions, self-interest and a disappointing lack of both political and financial leadership (i.e. guidance and accountability) has left us with the bitter taste of distrust on…
Make Life Awesome With Awesome Holiday Movies
In 2003, Bethany Hamilton lost an arm to a shark attack when she was 13. Three weeks later she was back out on her surfboard. Not long after that she was competing as an amateur surfer. And winning. Josh Sommer found out he had a particularly…
Pack like a Pro
It was the usual airport check-in scene—the husband screaming at his wife because her bag was overweight and going to cost extra, the road warrior who insisted he would NOT check any of his three carryons, the teen drama queen who has just had all…
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