What is feminine? What is masculine?

One example we think we all know for sure…the moon…it’s feminine! Right? The answer to the question of the moon, like many answers to many questions is, it depends on who you are asking.  From germanic roots, the moon, is male.  From latin roots, the moon, is female.  The sun Read more

Don’t send your kids to college

Did that get your attention?  I hope so.  I can hear the questions: “But I thought all kids should go to college?” “What else are they supposed to do?” “I want my child to have the best opportunities in life!”  (Okay, that one isn’t really a question). What if I Read more

Leaning Forward

Have you ever noticed your parents’ music collection?  I’m sure many of you have been subject to your parents playing music for you while you were growing up.  For my father, in his time, it was records.  And my father’s collection was mostly based on 70s and 80s rock.  I Read more

Pink is a girls color?

“Pink is a girls color”. “Where did you get that shirt, the women’s section?” “Why are your nails painted?” “Are your ears pierced?” The pink and blue thing has an interesting history.  It wasn’t until between 1950 and 1990 that pink was declared a “girl” color.  That is relatively recent, Read more

A boy and his family

This is the story of a boy, Jacob, and his family. Maria and Joakim (Mom and Dad) and Sarah (Sister). The first time I met this family was at a mutual friends house for a picnic or a party, I don’t remember which. I arrived with my family (wife and Read more