The Kiss I Give This Land: Happy 250th Birthday, America!

Handling Criticism

All of us have to deal with criticism at one point in our life. And if you are a risk-taker, you have to deal with more. Here are things I've learned to help me deal with criticism to make me better at what I do.

The Kiss I Give This Land: Happy 250th Birthday, America!

I wrote this after I landed in America after a trip to Africa a few years ago.

Using the Right Tools to do Your Best Work

I learned in carpentry that not matter how skilled the craftsman, using the right tools is key to success. When I get frustrated I often ask myself, "Am I using the right tools?"

Restoring Your Passion for Life

Have the fires gone out in your fireplace and you've lost your passion for life? Here is a different approach to identify why you've lost it and how you might restore it.

Going Outside for a Better Inside

Nature deprivation (often referred to as nature-deficitdisorder) is a non-medical term describing the behavioral and psychological changes that occur when humans—especially children—spend less time outdoors. One remedy is to go outside for a better inside!