When it starts getting nice and hot around here (I'm in NY), naturally I'm spending more time outdoors. Tending to the yard, barbeque, running around with my kids and cooling off in the pool.
So its less indoor time for gaming. And by the time I get inside and sit down in front of the TV, I'm too tired to really get into any serious gaming. Easier just to throw on a ball game or watch some Netflix.
The game releases don't stop, but this time a year no way I can keep up with even the...

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My youngest son is 9 and still believes in Santa. He thinks this year we should leave a note in addition to the cookies. It's really heart warming. I was thinking last night that this year could be the last year of Santa in our house and it made me a little sad.

Around that age I remember my oldest son asking me the question for the first time, "Is there really a Santa Claus, Dad?" I knew by his tone he wasn't sure. So what do you say? Fortunately, I was thinking quick on...

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Even though it was Monday morning, I felt pretty good when I got out of bed because its my birthday. What really brought a smile to my face was the birthday greetings from my wife and kids when I walked downstairs.
Mentally, I just don't feel that old. I guess I don't even know how 47 years old is supposed to feel? At least I act like an adult sometimes. I do feel older physically, with more aches and pains, but thank goodness nothing serious.
Today, they are having a blood drive in...

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I always thought self esteem was something you really had no control over, until I read a little article that proved otherwise by my experience.
Four ways to lower/raise your self esteem (SE):
Responsible thought followed up by the responsible action = SE up.
Responsible thought not followed up by the responsible action - SE down
Irresponsible thought not followed up by the irresponsible action - SE up
Irresponsible thought followed up with by the irresponsible action...

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