In Defense of Self-Help and Good Ideas From Other People
In 1889, Samuel Smiles, a British doctor turned journalist, published “Self Help.” This tome of encouragement in personal discipline and improvement spawned […]
Changing Perspective: Regretful Mothers
I heard a little girl tell her mother, “I’ve never once heard you complain about being a mom.” How odd that she […]
Diet and Lifestyle Changes: The 1% Improvement Plan and Compounding Results
After encountering a book like “Good Energy,” it’s tempting to try pitching every ounce of processed food in the trash, rid your […]
Marriage: A Relationship of Dynamism
We’ve gotten so muddled about marriage that people no longer seem to notice this unique, lifelong bond that underpins the success of […]
Casey Means’ “Good Energy”: A Template for Improving Health Holistically
Dr. Casey Means’ book, “Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health” is a roadmap to better health. Through an […]
Let Them Eat….Poop?
At an event for children earlier this year, there was a spirited game of bingo underway. The first boy to call out […]
Caspar Babypants and the Fun of Goofy Music
I may be behind the times on this one, but it was only recently that I became aware of the music of […]
What is Marriage For?
Emily Stimpson Chapman’s podcast offered an explanation as to why people claim to like Harrison Scott Key’s “How to Stay Married.” When […]
Anne Tyler’s “Breathing Lessons” and the Mysteries in a Marriage that Sustain Us All
After the sad slog that was “How to Stay Married,” I would be remiss not to offer a book with a constructive […]
Harrison Scott Key Tells Us “How to Stay Married”….and Miserable
I naively asked, “Must marriage be difficult?” I had blessedly forgotten that one author had already spilled pages of ink in the […]