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The Ford Mustang Cobra GT… Convertible! [Review]

Nov 18th, 2011 | By and posted in We Recommend | No Comments »
The Ford Mustang Cobra GT… Convertible! [Review]

If you asked my friends what the chances would be of me having a Ford Mustang GT Cobra in my driveway they would all say it will never happen. I am a Chevy Camaro guy to the bone. Well, it happened. Last month, I was privileged to be allowed to drive the new Cobra GT Convertible.



The Ford F150 King Ranch EcoBoost [Review]

Nov 18th, 2011 | By and posted in We Recommend | No Comments »
The Ford F150 King Ranch EcoBoost [Review]

Back in August, Ford put me into an F150 SuperCrew and it certainly had a ‘wow factor’. I concluded that when I am in the market for a full-size truck, the F150 SuperCrew will be considered at the top of my list. Well, that has now changed somewhat.



Starting with Why! [Interview]

Nov 18th, 2011 | By and posted in Finding Your Inspiration | No Comments »
Starting with Why! [Interview]

I recently listened to an interview of Simon Sinek from Angela’s Your Story Matters Radio Show that I found inspirational and motivating. Simon teaches companies around the world to inspire people to do well… by starting with why!



The Negative Force Between Our Ears

Oct 27th, 2011 | By and posted in Then Life Happens | 6 comments
The Negative Force Between Our Ears

The title of this post is inspired by a tweet from a social media friend, and contributor to this blog, Greg Hluska. We were discussing our love for some secondary interests and how it can be difficult to get through some of the barriers, perceived or otherwise, that present themselves when …



Raise a Reader and Social Media

Sep 27th, 2011 | By and posted in Causes | 2 comments
Raise a Reader and Social Media

Just as technology has changed the face of communicating, it is also changing the way people learn and practice their literacy skills. Twitter and other social media have moved to the front line of communication and are now main stream tools helping us connect and share.



We Can Create a Future Without Breast Cancer

Sep 23rd, 2011 | By and posted in Causes | No Comments »
We Can Create a Future Without Breast Cancer

I am running in the CIBC Run for the Cure… for my daughter, so that she may grow up in a future without breast cancer. But, I need your help. The run is just over a week away, on October 2, 2011, and I am pushing hard to reach or exceed my personal fundraising goal.
Please, Donate Now!



Life Happens in the New Ford F150 SuperCrew

Sep 3rd, 2011 | By and posted in We Recommend | 1 Comment »
Life Happens in the New Ford F150 SuperCrew

A few weeks ago, my family was blessed with an opportunity to review the new Ford F-150 Supercrew FX4. This particular review started out interesting… I got to meet Greg Johnson, The Tornado Hunter, who was test-driving the truck prior to me picking it up.



Follow Through in Life

Sep 1st, 2011 | By and posted in Then Life Happens | 2 comments
Follow Through in Life

I still remember Dad’s advice when he was teaching me how to golf. In fact, I can picture it clearly, like it happened this morning. He would stand to the side or behind, golf club in hand, and instruct me on my swing… “One of the most important aspects of your swing is



Stirring an Emotion with No Words

Aug 31st, 2011 | By and posted in Then Life Happens | 2 comments
Stirring an Emotion with No Words

Sometimes the best posts are those that are just an amazing photograph that strikes a nerve or stirs an emotion. I find inspiration in amazing photography and this photograph by Sias van Schalkwyk stirred an emotion in me. Why? Read: He is in Our Hearts, Daddy



Embracing Your Path

Jul 29th, 2011 | By and posted in Then Life Happens | 18 comments
Embracing Your Path

A set of recent circumstances, not the least of which has been the latest contributions to this blog from guests like Lynne Holder, Patti Gauvin, Jackie Lee, and Greg Hluska, has me thinking about this journey we call life. The latest circumstance, just a few nights ago, was a friend who said to me, “Every once and a while I just wish …