Albert Einstein is generally regarded as one of the greatest intellects the world has ever known. Even today, more than sixty-two years after his death, his brilliance seems to border on the ineffable. And his name, perhaps more than any other, is synonymous with genius. If you were to get me in a room and ask me what I know

Identifying what you want to accomplish can make all the difference...

If it sticks, you may be on to something...

  Tommy's teacher saw him spacing out the window, and asked him to get focused back on his drawing. “Oh, I'm already done,” Tommy informed her. “See, here are his eyes and nose.” “Uh… I only see three black dots on your blank paper. Who is he, and where is the rest of him?” replied the teacher.

DING!! I was headed down I-95 last Saturday evening when my dashboard announced that one of my tires had low pressure. A couple button pushes showed me a readout with three normal tires, and the right rear down to 25. I drove on as it started to rain, and eventually watched it creep down to 24 psi. What to do?

This post isn't about the reasons for divorce or whether it's right or wrong; it's about the children who are also living through the sadness and devastation along with you.

Just as it's important to get all the details right before your event, it's also equally important to collect feedback, evaluate the planning process, investigate the attendees' experience, and reconnect with planning partners after the event.

Children are a blessing from God. There's no doubt about that. Sometimes, though, as we journey through the teenage years, a reminder of this truth is good.

I get asked “Are you ready for summer?” a lot this time of year. People know I am responsible for delivering five weeks of the three ring circus we call Summer Together Family Camp. And they reasonably assume that I’ve been locked in my office all winter, getting my ducks in a row.