Posts Tagged ‘Life’
Is it me or does this Clickbait smell fishy?
Guilty. I’m switching between shaking my head (SMH as the cool-kids text it) and letting out a little guilt-laden sigh. Prologue “Hi, my name is Rusty.” “Hi, Rusty.” “I’m guilty of writing titles that smell like clickbait. I’ve been sober for four days now…” Guilty Transgression I read a great article recently by Jakub Ferencik,…
Read MoreThe Attractive Bargain of the Irresistible Dollar Menu
How to feed a family for under $20 and have them love you! Feeding a family of eight has been a challenge at times. I can recall Saturday mornings, my five sons lumbering around the kitchen, stirring restlessly as a pan of scrambled eggs slowly cooked into fluffy happiness. My daughter cheerfully flitting around the kitchen,…
Read MoreThe One Simple Act That Will Improve Your Relationship
Just one simple thing you can do to make your relationship better, and it won’t cost you a dime! This will work if you are new to your relationship, or if you’ve been together for years and have grandkids. The simple trick? Every time you walk by your spouse, touch them! Wait, what? Pexels on…
Read MoreThis is What Happens When Your Pillow Has Its Own Planetary Pull
Last night, lights out in our bedroom was at 9 pm, typical for my wife and I (early risers), and we quickly drifted asleep (win). About two hours later, I awoke to a great idea for a writing topic. Lying there, I got into a wrestling match with my mind: go back to sleep because…
Read MoreFollow these three simple steps that will make you a millionaire!
Guaranteed three-step method to financial freedom! 1. Have a rich relative. 2. Be the only heir. 3. Be the only one in their will. Well, did it work for you? No? Sorry about that. Well then, maybe you should follow my next set of advice. How to win the lottery in 21 easy steps. Or… How to…
Read MoreThe 1980s, Arguably the Best Decade Ever!
The best music ever produced was in the 80s. Ready to argue this? And…GO! Maybe we should first define what “best” means. When I think of 80s music, I think of silliness. I think of non-political rantings from flamboyantly clothed individuals. Besides buying their albums, the main idea was to get the masses to get…
Read MoreLife is Challenging, Just Ask Your Neighbor
What makes a person brave? Let me rephrase that. What motivates a person to be brave about their personal life-struggles? I’ve met a number of people in my life that I would consider brave. When I think of these people, I think more so of people that have faced specific challenges in their lives and…
Read MoreCan you have friends with opposing views? Yes you can.
Having arrived in my 50s, I’ve found myself a little more selective with how and who I share my time. As I get older, I tend to filter out the nonsense, or at least the noise in my life. A big part of that is filtering my choice of “who” will use up the minutes…
Read MoreHow to Parent Using the Seniority Method
“Shotgun!” Back in the day (yes, I just said that), when it was time to go somewhere, you’d quickly call “shotgun” to get the front passenger seat. It was a quick form of victory. If you weren’t driving, then being the co-pilot was the next best spot in the vehicle. Though playing the seniority card…
Read MoreBe Vulnerable and Dunk an Oreo
Do you have the right to give advice about a topic if you’re not a guru in that field? This is something that I think about most every time I begin writing a new post. If you don’t know me, then maybe you would consider the fact that I am a master of the field…
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