Derek on November 23rd, 2011

I sat down with each of my teenagers tonight and asked them individually “Which holiday do you enjoy the most, Thanksgiving or Christmas and then tell me why?”  I ensured they did not hear each other’s answers.  I thought it would be fun to share their perspective with you.
Bayleigh (18 years old) chose Thanksgiving:
~ “I [...]

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Derek on November 19th, 2011

If you follow the NFL there is no doubt you have heard, and probably participated in, the polar debates regarding Tim Tebow as a NFL quarterback. All the “experts” say he does not have the talent to play quarterback at the level required by the NFL. In his second year, many of us would agree [...]

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Derek on November 16th, 2011

It was the end of summer 2009 when we got the news…”you need a biopsy.”  Let me tell you that tiny four word phrase can stop you in your tracks.  In a moment’s notice all aspects of life suddenly came to a screeching stop.  Previous cares and concerns instantly vanished as they became overshadowed by [...]

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Derek on November 1st, 2011

Lohan was in the news again last week for being arrested…twice.  No not Lindsay, but her father Michael.  We came across a compelling picture in an article that compared Michael and Lindsay Lohan’s mug shots. 

(pictures from dailymail website)
Michael Lohan was first arrested and served three years in jail when Lindsay was just four years old.  [...]

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