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- Mars vs. Venus Redux - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghOne of the greatest problems that families have in improving the quality of their lives together is the common reality that the parents themselves don’t always agree on what the family priorities should be. In fact many men find themselves confused and saddened by their family life; especially ...
Views: 1167(6 votes) - The Desire for Family Freedom - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghWhen I started writing about the Families Without Limits phenomenon, I really didn’t think much about the worldwide appeal of the concept. Like most North Americans, I was so wrapped up in my own world that I failed to consider the rest of humanity. What I have discovered, however, is just how ...
Views: 1164(2 votes) - Teach 'em! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghTeach 'Um! Today my wife and I took a little detour and met with some potential new business associates for a business that she runs. This was not my idea of a fun afternoon’s activity but sometimes you gotta do stuff; so I went along. It could be a big deal if it goes through. I hope she gets ...
Views: 1156(2 votes) - The Costs of Adventure - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghThe Cost of Adventure How Much Do You Need? Recently I wrote about why you need not fear making a change to your lifestyle simply because your financial situation is uncertain. Today I am writing about what living a more adventurous lifestyle will really cost you. My family has traveled to ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - Get Out of the Way - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghMy two oldest kids have been invited to take part in a Model United Nations program at the UN in New York. My wife and I are excited about this but our kids weren’t so sure. Specifically my oldest was (and usually is) suspicious of anything that adults organize on his behalf. In fact the mere ...
Views: 1146(1 vote) - Pain - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghPain Pain; it’s a subject that most of us would rather not hear about. Others less fortunate cannot get out of their minds. Of course pain comes in many forms. Physical pain is the most obvious form. I am not a physician so I will not address the physical or psychological issues ...
Views: 1133(2 votes) - What is beauty - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghWhat is Beauty? What is beauty? Is it a perfect profile or a perfect smile? Is it hope? Is it the energy of positive expectations? Is beauty simply the opposite of ugly? Is beauty the absence of ugly? Is ugly a lack of hope? Is it a surrendered soul; a bitter heart? Every day around ...
Views: 1114(8 votes) - Rescuiing a Generation - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghMy mom had a dream when she was young. She wanted to be a surgical nurse. Mom grew up as a middle child in a large family. Her family lived in the boonies and had little money. Her dad was a boat captain and was away all week. All of the children worked hard to take care of what little they ...
Views: 1107(2 votes) - Why Do I Write? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghWhat drives me to write my books and my blog is a consistent reaction I have when I see the eyes of people who think they are imprisoned by their lives. Mind you, these folks almost never say that they are imprisoned and I suspect that most of them would vehemently deny it if you asked them out ...
Views: 1101(2 votes) - The Words of the Wind - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghThe words of the wind; can you hear it? Listen to the little sounds. They carry the most powerful messages. As I grow more mature and learn to ignore the background noise that is the majority of my life I hear things. I hear simple things; natural sounds like those of the wind and the rain ...
Views: 1092(1 vote) - What's Wrong With a Game About Dead Bunnies? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghSo What’s Wrong With Dead Bunnies? Ahhhhh! Splat! Ewwwww... My kids have been complaining about the Internet filters we put on our PCs to prevent them from accessing inappropriate content. It’s a parent’s right and duty: right? My oldest is quite the crusader and may just be a budding Civil ...
Views: 1083(5 votes) - Is It Just a Tummy Ache? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghA Tummy Ache For some time now, my daughter has had a tummy ache yet she rarely complains about it. Apparently it’s not much but it always seems to be there. Once in a while if I ask her how she is doing, she’ll say, “Fine. My tummy aches but that’s normal.” Of course, that is not normal. ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - Is Public School Right for Your Child (Part 2) - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghI left you wondering whether you should be sending your kids to school each weekday morning and if not, what you are supposed to be doing instead. School or No School? My key goal with this post series is to help you to understand that going to a school is not necessarily the best decision for ...
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