Tag Archives: family

Be Prepared

Life doesn’t always go the way we expect. My mom used to joke, “If you ever want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans.” That’s not to say that God is cruel, but I suppose it’s like hearing a … Continue reading

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Movie Matchups: Three Men and a Baby vs. Baby Boom

In 1986, there was a famous rivalry between fighter-plane movies in which Top Gun trounced Iron Eagle. In 1988, it was body-switch movies in which Big crushed Vice Versa and 18 Again! But what about 1987? Was there any rivalry … Continue reading

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Miracle Accomplished

I’m happy to report that January 2025 came and went without any serious disasters, water leaks, appliance breakdowns, or anything else at my home. It just went smoothly. That is what I have been praying for, and it truly is … Continue reading

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I Feel Sorry for Baby Boomers

I recently watched a clip from a 1990 documentary that gave me a new perspective on the Baby Boom generation. I must admit I’ve never really understood that generation. I’m kind of a hybrid of Gen X and Millennial, being … Continue reading

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Marty McFly and Overcoming Stage Fright

Back to the Future is a perfect movie not only because it’s endlessly entertaining but because it also has numerous life lessons we can glean from it. I’d like to share one such lesson from Back to the Future and … Continue reading

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7 Reasons Why Coneheads Is Worth a Watch

After Wayne’s World became a surprise hit in 1992, Saturday Night Live skits became all the rage in Hollywood for the next decade. Sometimes it gave us A Night at the Roxbury and other times it gave us It’s Pat: … Continue reading

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Check Out My Brother’s Amazing Article Predicting the Future of Nintendo

I’m not the only member of my family who loves to share innovative ideas in writing. Every one of my brothers has written amazing books/articles I’ve had the privilege of reading, and I’d like to share one of them with … Continue reading

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Mary Poppins and Our Financial House of Cards

Two financial topics in a row? I promise I’m not going to only talk about money in all of my future articles, but debt and the banking world are weighing heavily on my mind at the moment, and I have … Continue reading

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A New Perspective on an Old Problem

Last year, I wrote about some of the challenges I have faced since I paid off my mortgage in August 2022. I likened myself to Lightning McQueen at the start of Cars. For years I had put off major improvements … Continue reading

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Unsung Heroes of the Deja Reviewer

I have praised my wife many times for her invaluable help without which the Deja Reviewer website wouldn’t be possible. Just about every image you see on my articles is captured, cropped, and placed by her. And there are still … Continue reading

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