In the journey of a long-lasting marriage, there often comes a moment when the words 'I love you' take a bit more effort. Some might argue that it's the signal to walk away, but in my opinion, a person who's been married over twenty years should not take this as the end. It's easy to... Continue Reading →
For My Wife
Sometimes we take our spouses for granted, believing they will always be there, that there care will be constant, that there attention is always going to be on you, and they will always be at our side. But sometimes us men forget to return the favor. We forget to tell them our love is unconditional,... Continue Reading →
12 Lessons in Life That Make You Laugh
Life is packed with fascinating quotes that make our existence more fulfilling, help us conquer challenges, and guide us in embracing our true selves. Today, I want to share a handful of my favorite quotes and give you my unique spin on each one. Let's dive into this quote-filled adventure! 1. Don't assume that just... Continue Reading →
10 Habits I Use to Transform My Time Management Skills
Yes, that image actually says "Hey Lazy, Get Busy!". Don't be offended, there is a reason I say this to you all! "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." Winston Churchill Over the last three years I have been through a couple of semi-traumatic moments. They... Continue Reading →
Empowering Myself Against Depression
I am. I can. I will. This is just a moment. About five weeks ago I posted on Facebook how my broken ankle is impacting on my mental health, my inner turmoil with a lot of other factors happening in my life, plus the displeasure of not having an income from my small-business. I also... Continue Reading →
My Mantra (Since 2017)
This is my mantra that keeps me going every day. Be Happy, Live Smart, Stay Strong Because I have had bad days, even weeks and months. So way back in 2017 I decided I needed something that would and could stay with me even on my dark days. Over a few months of revisions, I... Continue Reading →
Becoming a Better Person and Partner
Hey guys, yes, I am talking about topics closer to home, yet again! FYI: About half of this journal is now dedicated to sharing my self-improvement journey, with the aim of ensuring that the lessons I've learned can be helpful to anyone who reads it! This article is a compilation of thoughts on how I'm... Continue Reading →
My Guts, Resilience, Integrity and Tenacity
If you have seen my Facebook page, you'll see an image I created for my header that reads: GRIT - THE RAW ENDURANCE, PERSEVERANCE, PERSISTENCE AND PASSION THAT KEEPS YOU GOING, DESPITE OBSTACLES. I read this somewhere and decided it needed to be an extra mantra in my life. Because sometimes life is tough to... Continue Reading →
Review: Thousand Heritage Helmet (Carbon Black)
I wrote this simple review to put on the Ben Buckler website. It's regarding my Xmas present to myself - the Carbon Black Thousand-series Helmet . But not knowing when it would appear on their site, I am publishing it here also. After reading many reviews on the thousand series, I went with this heritage... Continue Reading →