When I was younger, “One more for the road” meant a drink. Now, “One more for the road” means a trip to the bathroom. It’s just the way life is...simple stuff.

The things that annoy and bother you the most are the things you’ve given yourself permission to be annoyed and bothered by…think about that.

You can choose to dwell on thoughts that make you feel angry and unsettled, or, you can choose to dwell on thoughts that make you feel peaceful and calm. It’s your mind, and you are free to use it to create whatever mindset you want…think about that.

We have all heard of the power of positive thinking, but we don't hear much about the power of negative thinking. Entertaining this power will erode your mind, body, and spirit. We are always free to choose either negative or positive thoughts. Which do you choose for yourself?..

Journeying through life with the perception that it’s about what you’ve “got” to do is a different experience than if you journey through life with the perception that it’s about what you “get” to do…think about that.

When you find yourself in need of a change in attitude, take a deep breath and change it. Don’t make excuses why you can’t…just change it…simple stuff.

If you pay close attention to your choice of words, both internally and externally, you will discover that you have the ability to talk yourself into a positive state of mind or a negative state of mind…your choice…think about that.

Try to keep in mind that choosing a peaceful thinking day feels a whole lot better than does choosing a troubled thinking day. I wish you a peaceful thinking day...

Memorial Day is a day to remember all who have selflessly served our county so that we may enjoy our freedoms. A heartfelt expression of gratitude is sent to you all. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You are always appreciated and never forgotten. Happy Memorial Day!

A peaceful mind will help you to have a very fine day. I wish for you to have a peaceful mind and very fine day...simple stuff.

When you touch someone’s heart through the power of kindness and love, you will remain somewhere in their heart forever…it’s just the way it is...simple stuff.

When you are mired in negative and anxious thinking just keep telling yourself, “Snap out of it!” Just keep doing so until you finally realize it’s time to snap out of it and you do so...simple stuff.

When you’re feeling down and blue, listen to a bunch of old songs that always touched your emotions in a special way. It will make the blues a little less blue and likely bring a smile into your heart and soul…simple stuff.

All kinds of thoughts will pop into our heads during the course of the day. It is the thoughts that we choose to entertain the most that will determine if we have a good feeling or a bad feeling day…think about that.

A peaceful mind opens your eyes to so many things that a troubled, anxious, or angry mind is just not able to see…I wish you a peaceful mind.

To all those men who are always there for their families, who keep them safe, comfortable and loved, who model for and mold within their children strong character, who live their lives to help their loved ones live well…enjoy the day that you deserve…Happy Father’s Day!

If you spend the day consciously choosing to push aside those nagging, petty, troubling little thoughts that sap your energy and attention, you’ll likely wind up having a much better day than if you chose to entertain them...think about that.

If you make up your mind not to allow things to bother you, you will spend a much better day than you will by allowing things to bother you…simple stuff.

The more drama that you choose to participate in, the less peaceful you will feel.. The less drama that you choose to participate in, the more peaceful you will feel…simple stuff.

The more energy you spend on things that make you feel good, the better you will feel. The more energy you spend on things that make you feel poorly, the worse you will feel. Where you choose to spend your energy is entirely up to you…simple stuff.