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My friend, Chad Thompson MD, often posts observations well worth repeating. They are so good, I pass them on in this blog. Here’s another beautifully written reminder: We were heading

When she entered, the room filled with sparkles. All eyes fixed on the little woman with the powerful engine fueled by overflowing Texas can-do joy. She could quote lengthy Shakespearian

For the first time I am writing a novel. No that’s not true. Over the years I’ve started 5 or 6 novels. Written 10 or so chapters, 15,000 to 20,000

The first Thursday of every month Vicki and I go to the barber shop–excuse me, the hair salon. She goes at 1:30 PM. When I get there at 2:00 PM

I have just discovered that I need a right hip replacement. Add this inconvenience to other aging challenges–atrial fibrillation, macular degeneration, acoustic neuroma, GERD, prostatic hypertrophy and a senile tremor

Leonard Coleman’s great-grandfather, Dr. John Thomas Bolton, was born in Georgia, March 22, 1839, the son of Colonel Charles and Mary Bolton. In 1846 he moved with his family to

All of those filing a tax return have heard of The United States Tax Code but few have seen it, and none, I bet, have taken the trouble to read

Before we discuss ways to overcome perfectionism we must differentiate between good and bad traits. Unhappy perfectionists feel badly about themselves when they fail to reach unrealistic goals. Failure exacerbates their low self-esteem.

Perfectionism robs us contentment and steals our happiness. This tormenting trait increases stress, causes anxiety and may lead to chronic depression. “Good enough” never satisfies the perfectionist because they want

We just returned from our stress-free Texas trip with wonderfully warm memories filling our 10-gallon hat. Our visit with Christ United Methodist Church in College Station filled us with optimism,

Be careful of your thoughts for your thoughts become your words. Be careful of your words for your words become your actions. Be careful of your actions for your actions

When Vicki and I drove into Texas the first thing we noticed were silky smooth roads. Then we saw Texas flags flying high and wide over every ranch and farm;