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Rule #20: Find a Sanctuary “The soul falls into contemplation before this sanctuary, where the celebration of love is held.” Victor Hugo, Les Miserables Life is difficult. I’ve started a couple of these rules with these same words, because I … Continue reading →

Rule # 33:  Chivalry is not dead This week contains a couple of important dates for me, the anniversary of my mother’s death in 2000 and  Mother’s Day, both have caused me to reflect on the most important lessons and … Continue reading →

Rule #31: Quirky Is Cool ( part of the Abby- light it up blue series) Abby you are different from most people. You see the world in ways others do not, in ways that others have trouble understanding. I’ve learned from … Continue reading →

Rule # 63: Life doesn’t have instant reply In 1982 I went to see a Nebraska – Penn State game in Beaver Stadium which ended up being a 3 point win for the Nittany Lions, which eventually lead to a … Continue reading →

It is 1pm est on Dec 20th , 2012 as I write this and I realize if the Mayan Calendar is correct this may be last blog posting. Unless I somehow become inspired in the next 11hours, this sadly will … Continue reading →

#5: Have a grateful heart “He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.  “~Epictetus It is the day before Thanksgiving as  write this, and I … Continue reading →

Rule# 55: Good friends help defend you, family helps bury the bodies   Every Thanksgiving we go around the table and say what we are grateful for, and every year Matthew says he is grateful “for getting through another year … Continue reading →

Rule # 36- You’re not special ( guest written rule) In this bog I have focused exclusively on my thoughts, other than those inspired by movies or books. Although I read constantly and am a news junkie, rarely I have … Continue reading →

Rule # 23: Brush Your Teeth ( part of the Abby- light it up blue series) Abby, I know I sound like a dentist on this one. But, the purpose of this rule is much more than what the dentist … Continue reading →

At the start of this blog I defined the guidelines for the site as being very flexible – entirely based on my desire to impart my life lessons to my children- regardless if they wanted them. I knew at the onset … Continue reading →