Category Archives: The Week-Ender

The Grumpy Man’s New Rules

There ought to be a law!

I think I have crossed a certain line in my battle with aging. My kids keep saying things like, “Geez, Pop, you sound really old.” I smile knowingly, dismiss their petty input, and rationalize it away with, “What do kids … Continue reading

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Were You April Fooled?

Pranks for the memories!

As you read this Week-Ender, April Fool’s Day will already have passed, and I am wondering how many of you were reminded of the day by someone playing a prank on you? For practical jokers, April Fool’s Day is liberation … Continue reading

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Invisible Blame

Invisible Blame

“I’ve waited long enough!” “No one should have to be this patient!” “Why does this world always do this to me?” “I never have any luck!” “I don’t see other people having these problems. Why do I?” Do any of … Continue reading

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Curing The “YK” Virus

You need to, you know, block those bad conversational habits.

I consider myself to be a slightly above-average articulate guy, able to carry on a coherent conversation without too many distracting foibles. So it came as somewhat of a shock to me the other day when my wife stopped me … Continue reading

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Influence The Young People In Your Life

Share your experience with the next generation.

I’m blessed with the opportunity to meet many young people through my family (friends of my children) and at work (interns and new starts). As I hear the constant refrain from my peers that “things aren’t like they used to … Continue reading

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