The CIA motto is "You will know the truth and the truth will set you free." That's hard to swallow to say the least.The Fatimids and assassins seem to have made deals at the top of their society with many…
Brigham Young University – BYU Aquarium
The day before Valentine's Day, my wife and I wanted to do something unique together. As a kid, I remember going to the BYU aquarium with my dad, but he remembered very little about it. I asked other BYU students…
The pros and cons of botox
Both men and women in today's world rejoiced when Botox was developed as an anti-aging cosmetic product. It immediately gained popularity as a simple, non-surgical procedure that could instantly restore a person's youthful glow. With just a few tiny injections,…
The controversial secret
Some say it's silly, some call it dangerous, others proclaim it to be timeless wisdom that will transform your life. What about the secret?The amazing popularity of the movie "The Secret" (DVD and best-selling book), featured on Oprah, Newsweek, Larry…
Are 529 plans a good idea in this market?
A 529 Plan is a way to save money for college that may give you some tax breaks. Many people have been concerned about investing with recent market fluctuations. If you already have a 529 plan, you may be concerned…
Palm Island Resort – Fishing the backwaters of Southwest Florida Lemon Bay and Charlotte Harbor
Twenty-seven years ago, my wife and I were looking for a quiet beach vacation. We dreamed of a quiet place where we could get away from it all. Our good friend Alan Schleimer operated a small business in Cleveland, Ohio…
Do workaholics make good husbands?
Workaholic husbands often find to their dismay that they end up without a family. Almost 50% of divorces are initiated by women whose husbands are too busy at work and cannot find time for the wife and children. Wives are…
The story of a true American musical art form: the blues
In the history of music there has probably not been a musical style that has influenced "Popular Music" more than Blues. The blues is also unique in that it is truly an "American" musical art form. As we will discover,…
How do I make my wife love me again? Tips to improve your marriage
How do I make my wife love me again? It's a serious question that unfortunately many men have to ask themselves at some point. When you live with someone every day, you quickly learn to read between the lines of…
20 Ways To Get Over Those Bad Days
After the loss of a loved one, we are thrown into the chaos of grief, flailing aimlessly in the tidal wave of grief and emotions that wash over us. Every day seems like a bad day.Even many years later, we…