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Rule # 43: Time is relative My son Stephen is finishing up his degrees in math and physics and is preparing to apply to doctorate programs in mathematical physics to focus on special and general relativity. Although he denies it I’m pretty sure … Continue reading →

Rule #58: Plan Spontaneity The picture above was taken on a cruise ship in 2001 approximately 30 minutes before I proposed to Bobbi.  (explaining my mix of expression between joy and stage fright). In minutes that followed I was to … Continue reading →

Rule #4: Pray “The wise man in the storm prays God not for safety from danger but for deliverance from fear.” Ralph Waldo Emerson I know at this point in your lives, young and sure of the certainties of the … Continue reading →

Rule# 67: Do Good by Doing Good This is an unusual rule and blog posting because unlike my other posts it has been inspired by questions that I am struggling with more than answers to life challenges. So this rule may … Continue reading →

Why my sudden interest in having my blog subscribers joining twitter? No, its not part of my world domination plan or a tricky internet scheme to steal your credit card information ( although both plans are in full force, ready … Continue reading →

 Rule # 45:  Showing up on time matters ” 80% of success is showing up” – Woody Allen ” Showing up on time is 100%”- Dad Every morning  I wake up at the same time 6:05am,  seven days week- 365 … Continue reading →

Rule #15- Build a Legacy ” The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit”, Nelson Henderson I had an amazing experience this past week witnessing the wake and funeral of my … Continue reading →

Rule #38: Live in the moment Lose a love, fail at a job, fight an illness, face financial failure, come in last…all these things will happen to you. Sometime the pain of life will come in waves, you will feel helpless … Continue reading →

Rule # 29: Celebrate the small victories Note: This is a continuation of the “Light it up Blue” series of rules focus on the rules connected with living with Autism. Abby’s 11th birthday is tomorrow and she inspired this posting … Continue reading →

Rule# 44: Learn a Karaoke Song I know this seems like an odd rule to write about on the first day of school for my kids, and while I am reflecting on Stephen being away at college for the first … Continue reading →