The True Definition of Family
Many are familiar with the old proverb, “blood is thicker than water.” As a young boy, and many times since, I have heard that proverb followed by the phrase “but love is thicker than blood.” The first time I heard it, it was when my older sister was fighting with my Mom about a boyfriend, […]
Revisit Secondhand Lions; it’s a great movie with a great message
“Sometimes the things that may or may not be true are the things a [person] needs to believe in the most. That people are basically good; that honor, courage, and virtue mean everything; that money and power mean nothing; that good always triumphs over evil.” Now, more than ever, this is the message we need […]
From One Star Wars Nerd to Another (I Hope)
I am a diehard Star Wars fan. I’m such a Star Wars fan, in fact, that my top 11 favorite movies of all time are the 11 live action Star Wars films. I love everything about Star Wars. I love the depth of the lore, the familiarity and relatability of the characters, and the mysticism […]
Biggest Loser in Two-Party Politics is the People
It is an election year, and, like many, I have an election year tradition. It isn’t campaigning for my favorite candidate, staying up to date on the polls, listening to debates, or arguing with friends and family about politics. It isn’t even looking for homes in Canada, Mexico, or some other foreign country, just in […]