Growing up is hard to do. I mean, come on, why should I be concerned about things like housing prices, making responsible decisions with my money, and our government’s inability to balance a budget? For some reason, I’m supposed to be concerned about these things now that I’m a father and a husband and … a grown-up. Ooh! Who wants that label? Not me. Funny thing though, even though I don’t want the label, the concerns I’ve brought up are things that I am really worried about.

Many people make resolutions when a new year approaches. Sometimes I do and sometimes I don’t. Usually when I do, they only last temporarily so that’s why I’m hesitant to make any for 2008. Plus, when you write them down, you’re so earnest in your determination but it never works out like that, does it?

Maybe it’s the Christmas season and being around family and friends, I always get introspective when a new year is right around the corner. I worry about the economy, the kids, the house, the job, etc. I wish that I had the time to examine the moral and ethical decisions that I have to make this coming year before they happen. What will they be? I wonder if the mistakes that were made in 2007 will be made in 08. That includes my mistakes as well as others. The big four-oh is right around the corner for me. What will that be like? Read more  »