KonMari and How Ideas Spread
10 shirts and 2 pair of pants standing tall in one dresser drawer It started with a group chat message among our cousins about a show where people pray to…
Libraries
Libraries are wonderful places. I have always enjoyed spending time in a library. I was fortunate that when I was a child my mom would take my brother, sister and…
Meditation
I’m into the fourth month doing my miracle morning routine. I admit that there were a few mornings over the holidays that I didn’t get it done, or at least…
Hillbilly Elegy, Starfish and my Circle of Influence
In December, I read Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance. I’m a little late to the game for that one, as it’s been around for a couple of years. It’s a…
Caring
My daughter and I had a great afternoon together the other day. We cleaned the laundromat and car wash, then went for a drive. She got her learner’s permit last…
2018 in Review Part II
This is the second of a two-part piece about my 2018 goals. Click here for the first part.FamilyThis was another area where SMART goal principles were nowhere in sight when…
2018 in Review Part I
Since December arrived, I’ve been reflecting on 2018. I think that it was one of the best years we’ve had since my wife and I were married 18 years ago.I…
When Opportunity Knocks
Next week will mark the one year anniversary of a turning point in the Clapp household. It was an accidental discovery, born out of a wrong turn. It was a…
Evening Routine
Our town square As I shared here, I enjoy my morning routine using the steps from the Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod. They’re a great way to start the day.…
Is Life Short or Long?
Is life short or long? Which is true?Up until about a month ago, I would have been all in that life was short. It’s certainly too short to deal with…