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Best Apologies We Can Do

7/13/2011

“Right actions in the future are the best apologies for bad actions in the past.” -Tyron Edwards

I read this quote on a Facebook posting this morning and it got me thinking.

What a great quote to think about and then put into action.

Since we all make mistakes, and sometimes those mistakes hurt the ones we love; one of the best things we can
do to make amends is to change the way we act and the way we do things in the future.

Summertime is a great time to take a look at where we are going in our lives. Certain times during the summer, when we get the chance to hopefully slow down and relax; is the perfect time to reflect on things that have been going on in our lives.

Then upon that reflection, it’s time to do something about it.

That "doing" piece, has been a problem of mine for as long as I can remember.

It’s one of the main missing puzzle pieces in my life. I have recently found that I knew what it was, but yet I still have had trouble making that piece fit into my puzzle of my life.

I have found myself saying a I’m sorry to people for not doing things I said I would do.  My wife is the main person that I need to focus this quote on in my life. I can start doing it right now, I actually started yesterday.

Actions speak louder than words. I have learned that in my life and continue to learn it all the time.

What areas can you work on that would make things better with someone you care for?

As always, I think when people share experiences, we all get to learn from those shared stories.  Let me know your
thoughts.

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Celebrating America!

7/3/2011

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During this 4th of July Holiday, it is the time for celebrating and reflection. We all have so much to be thankful for and to celebrate.

Celebrating America!

Here as we celebrate our nation’s birthday, hopefully we can pause from all the fun stuff and really think about what it all means. The 4th of July holiday, especially on a weekend means so many different things.

Hopefully you are able to relax and enjoy time with family and friends. Whether it’s swimming, picnics, camping, playing golf, or just being with the people you love; that’s worth it right there.

On a day that we celebrate our nation’s 235th birthday it’s nice to see people flying the American flag out on a day like today.    Where I grew up, it was rare to not see a flag out in front of the homes. It’s something that many people might not think as being a big deal today, but I’m glad to see many people still getting ‘ol glory out in front of
their homes. It would be nice to see this happen a little more often, not just on holidays.

There is a local real estate agent that goes around and puts a small American flag in everyone’s yard near the sidewalk and driveway of everyone in our neighborhood. In fact she does this in many of the neighborhoods around here.  It is so impressive to drive around and see all the flags in everyone’s yard.

I think so much of people’s pride in our country has gotten tied into the politics in our country. If people are not happy with our government or a certain political party, they don’t want to take pride in our country and they don’t see the need to put a flag out.

We all should be proud of our country, but that doesn’t mean that we agree with everything that is going on with our government. In fact if anything it should be helping us to be aware of things going on within our country and government that makes us want to make things better.

During our Nation’s holiday, we should spend some time reflecting on things that are going on in our country, in our state, and in our own lives. Then we need to see how we can do something about it.

I think we should always take time to reflect on where we came from too during this time of year. Without the sacrifices of the generations before us, along with plenty of men and women sacrificing their lives today in the armed forces; our country could be in a far worse position than we are in today.

I look back on my parents and grandparents, and what they did during their lives that have helped me get to where I am today.  The choices and decisions they made that have ultimately affected me and my family, are there to be celebrated too and to learn from as well. It also gets me thinking (and you should be thinking about this too) about what will others be reflecting in the future about my life and what things I did to make a difference in their lives.

Celebrate America!  We do have a lot to be proud of.   We also have a lot of work to do as well. As always, thoughts are always appreciated and encouraged. Happy 4th of July to all.

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Got to Love Summer!

7/1/2011

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Got to Love Summer

There are so many reasons to love summer. If you notice, so many people I think are happier, more at ease
and just in an overall better mood.

Summer is time to slow down hopefully a bit and unplug from the craziness of our regular lives.

Hopefully you have traditions that you get to look forward to every summer.

Whether it’s a regular vacation trip, swimming, summer camps for the kids or those special fireworks celebrations; there is always something to do over the summer.

Some of the things that we need to make time for during the summer I think is spending time with family and friends.

It was last summer, we had my parents and my sister with her family over.   There were a few minutes where it was just me, my parents and my sister sitting together outside.   We got to talk about memories that were special for sure, lots of fun stories. So many great times. Vacations, camping, Tiger games, all great things we did together.

My family will be going to Traverse City here in Michigan. We have been going there with my wife’s family for the last 15 years and we have a blast. I wouldn’t change it for the world that’s for sure.

Summer seems always to go by so fast.

As with the rest of the year, time is something that we need to not waste, for we know that it goes by way to fast.

Time is the only commodity that really matters when it comes down to it and since it is summer that point really hits home as we do get time to think about it.

It’s amazing how much better an ice cream tastes during the summer.   How about grilling out; burgers, hot dogs, chicken, sausage, steak, doesn’t matter as it all tastes so much better during the summer.

It’s so easy to remember the summer memories as a kid too. All the fun times swimming, staying out late, the sleep-over’s, playing all types of sports, hanging out with friends, etc., all great times.

So what are you doing this summer?  What special things do you have planned with family and friends? What things are you doing to slow down, get unplugged a little bit and relax?  It would be great to hear from you as I always enjoy hearing summer time traditions from others.

Whatever you are doing this summer, I hope you find time to relax, renew and spend time with family and friends.

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