“No man can order his life, for it comes flowing over him from behind . . .” (George MacDonald) I have always struggled with my career. I don’t know why. Maybe because I’m indecisive. Maybe because my parents are artistic types who didn’t go to college. Maybe because I didn’t plan ahead. Maybe because I
Growing Up: Part 1 (Niagara Falls, NY) Read More »
Before our family moved to China three years ago, my wife and I visited a health food store in eastern Tennessee. We thought we would stock up on items that would be hard to find overseas. While there, we met the owner of the store. He took us into a back room with all kinds
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I have accounts on Facebook and Instagram, but I have felt uneasy about social media for a few years. It’s addictive, distracting, filled with stuff I don’t really care about, and feeds into my narcissistic tendencies. Additionally, I am fully aware that my data is going somewhere and I don’t like that thought. This leads
Choosing what to do with your life is not easy so in a previous post I listed eight options for life after high school. Currently, nearly 70% of U.S. high school graduates are choosing to immediately enroll in a 4-year or 2-year college. But that decision does not work out well for everyone. About a
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This post is for those who have decided to attend a 4-year college or university directly after high school. (If you are not sure about your future plans and want to consider your options, read this post.) The process is daunting for many people, but don’t worry, you will get through it. Millions do every
The College Application Process Read More »