JANUARY 15, 2021 In preparation for our initial planning session of our foundational “Band of Brothers” later this month, brother Randy and I are arranging our curriculum and preparing for an exciting journey with new friends. While we are not quite sure what all will come from our efforts with this group, we are hopeful […]

JANUARY 8, 2021 As I navigate the fourth quarter of life, I have been given the opportunity to “Look Back,” with my context strength, to help me with the following; seeing where I have been in evaluating and auditing the wisdom I have gained and choices I have made (or not) in; taming my own

DECEMBER 31, 2020 As we close out the 2020 year, which has been a challenging one for many, let us think back over this past year of all of the GOOD things that have come from this crazy pandemic. Too many of us just want this year to be over and move on to the

DECEMBER 24, 2020 What a great time of the year. I hope each one of you can take the time to slow down and reflect on what the season means to you and those you love. Growing up in Kearney, Nebraska, this time of year was certainly a peak experience in my life. A peaceful

I love the saying, “Life is all about Relationships.” To get us started and since I am such a slow learner that I need constant reminders, the dictionary tells us that relationships are connections, associations, and involvement. In life, we all need to make GOOD connections with those we love and those that just might

DECEMBER 11, 2020 It is the Advent season. A season observed by many Christian Churches as a time of expectant waiting and preparation. Wikipedia says Advent starts November 29, 2020 and is observed by Christians. Based on all of the advertising, decorations, money spent, and signs in our society, one might say that Advent is

DECEMBER 4, 2020 In past Elevator Guy remarks, we have talked about “What we want and what we need in life.” Most of us reading these remarks have the basic needs that sustain us in life. Those physiological needs of air, water, nourishment (often too much), and sleep. (often not enough) According to Maslow’s theory,

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 We have talked in the past about what everyone wants and needs in life. Please review Maslow’s Theory of Hierarch as he gives us a positive spin on the pyramid of life by laying out the basics (The Foundation) of life and building on our needs as a human being. Since we

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 Wikipedia defines warrior this way; “A warrior is a person specializing in combat or warfare, especially within the context of a tribal or clan-based warrior culture society that recognizes a separate warrior class or caste.” Merriam-Webster says it this way; “A person engaged or experienced in warfare broadly; a person engaged in

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 For some of us old Baby-boomers, you might remember the old TV series (1957-1963) “Who do you Trust?” It was a game show where married pairs of contestants were asked to answer questions with the husband deciding whether he or she would answer. (Remember, this was the early sixties so roles have