Many of you may remember the title of this week’s column as a line from the song, “Fly Me to the Moon”. That song was written in 1954 by Bart Howard. Later that same year, Kaye Ballard recorded that song, and it became a big hit on the song charts. You may wonder why we’re […]

You might wonder what this question is about. First, we’ll explain that “flow” is a concept set forth by a psychologist and author, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Yes, that’s a correct spelling. Years ago, we were fortunate to interview him on a group call. We learned his name is pronounced like this – cheek, sent, me, high. […]

Why does it feel so fulfilling to get back to basics? Maybe it’s because we are constantly bombarded with messages that aren’t congruent. We can sometimes wonder – are we the ones that are crazy for believing in fundamentals that have been deemed to be true, seemingly forever, but what some now call “disinformation”? Last […]

What does it mean to strive to be united as Americans and enjoy freedom? In the past, it might have been easy to take freedom for granted. A lot has happened in the past few years. There’s been political and social unrest coupled with a pandemic. People seemed to move farther apart not only in […]

Think back to when you were a child. We’re going to get a bit personal here by asking, what did you really want to be when you grew up? Did you want to be a nurse, a doctor, firefighter, cowboy, or something else? These are some answers that children often give for their choices. I, […]

Recently we were in a store waiting to get checked out. The line was long, so we had time to “people watch”. We noticed that some people were very interactive with the strangers around them. Others, by avoiding any eye contact with those near them, gave out a vibe that they wanted to be left […]

Do you have a relationship that needs mending? We got to thinking about this subject because there seems to be a lot of people experiencing broken or strained relationships. Over time, relationships can become stronger and more loving, but sometimes a crisis can threaten a relationship. Harsh words get said, maybe even some very hurtful […]

The subject of spring cleaning can bring many things to mind. Often, people may think about all the tasks that they feel should be done. Spring cleaning often means that the home gets a thorough cleaning. It’s also a time to clean out all the winter sludge that can build up in the garage. It […]

Do you have a bad habit that you would like to break free from? If so, you’re not alone. We have some bad habits that we want to change also. Bad habits often feel like a never-ending cycle. Bad habits interfere with your ability to live the life you were meant to live and achieve […]

Do you think that spring is finally here in Minnesota? Weather has sure been on a roller coaster. Just when you think it’s warm enough to get planting, it turns cold again, and you must wait. No use getting things planted and then having to lose them due to bad weather. I, Doug, know the […]