TDZ Retrospective: Top 10 — Stuff I learned from my Dad (and Granddads too)

Originally posted 19 June 2011. I was blessed to have a Dad, Granddad, Great-Granddad and several uncles who were positive influences in my life. #10: It is okay to be a nerd. #9: To be careful where you park your ride. This was a painful but practical lesson my dad taught me. When I was … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Top 10 — Stuff I learned from my Dad (and Granddads too)

Top 10: More Interesting American History Facts

Several years ago I wrote Top 10: American History Facts. It has been a very popular post the last couple of weeks. Thought I would add a second installment. #10:  The Red Cross has a Congressional charter even though it isn't a government agency. It was chartered in 1990 to provide disaster relief and provide … Continue reading Top 10: More Interesting American History Facts

Repost: Top 10 — Stuff I learned from my Dad (and Granddads too)

Originally posted 19 June 2011. In honor of Father's Day I am sharing some of the important life lessons I learned from my Dad and my granddad's.  I was blessed to have a Dad, Granddad, Great-Granddad and several uncles who were positive influences in my life. #10: It is okay to be a nerd. #9: … Continue reading Repost: Top 10 — Stuff I learned from my Dad (and Granddads too)

Top 10: Stuff I learned from my Dad (and Granddads too)

In honor of Father's Day I am sharing some of the important life lessons I learned from my Dad and my granddad's.  I was blessed to have a Dad, Granddad, Great-Granddad and several uncles who were positive influences in my life. #10: It is okay to be a nerd. #9: To be careful where you … Continue reading Top 10: Stuff I learned from my Dad (and Granddads too)

Top 10: Things I Should Do More Often

The challenge from the Daily Post Blog is to make a Top 10 list of favorite things I haven't done in over a year. I'm not sure if everything on my list has been over a year but it seems like it. #10: Sleep until I can't sleep any more. It has been several months … Continue reading Top 10: Things I Should Do More Often

Top 10: Reasons I’m not a Southerner

Since moving to North Central Florida from Texas I have come to realize that I'm not a southerner. While Texas is the in the southern part of the United States it is culturally different from much of the South. Personally, I consider Texas part of the Southwest.  Now you may be thinking wait a minute … Continue reading Top 10: Reasons I’m not a Southerner