My Dad, Charles "Don" Stalker, passed last week. Don was 92. He had lived a full life. Details Don was a son, brother, father, …
Life - The Big Picture
Having a Secret Mission
I like the idea of having a "secret mission." I have gone so far as to develop one for myself. I bring this mission with me to work every …
Parenting – “Let’s Stress Out Our Kid!”
Our son is an only child. Sorry, son. That's just the way it worked out. A challenge with being an only child is regardless if it's for …
12 Goals for 2019
It's that time of year again. So here, without apology, are my goals for 2019! My theme this year is simple, Dream Big! More time on …
Halloween – Full Sized Candy
Halloween Spending The former Celtic harvest festival of Samhain, known today as Halloween, is the second largest commercial holiday in the …
Good Stuff – I’m Into
I thought I would share some of the good things I've tapped into lately. Like most of us, I try to be deliberate and thoughtful with how …
Two Dogs Are Better Than One – The Long Poodle Story
My wife and I have had Standard Poodles throughout most of our marriage. Our first one, Lucy, was wonderful in nearly every way. Well …
Mark Insull – RIP
Mark Insull was one of my favorite people. I suspect he was a favorite for many others, too. To know him, was to love him. His good …
I Appreciate HBD – Thank You!
I like and appreciate it when someone tells me, "Happy Birthday." It doesn't matter how it's done either. Card, call, text, or social media. …