This week Alison and I completed part one of a five week marriage called The Marriage Kit by Dr Byron & Francine Pirola . . . and you know what? It works! Every year we have always tried to find a course or a seminar to do to fortify our marriage ...read more
Family Rules are important, but there are some that I regret. Years ago I made a rule about my own conduct, hoping that others (hint, hint) who were then 10, 8, 6, and 3 would follow my family rule. My daughter had not yet been born. The rule was: pu ...read more
Adam Sandler is a very funny man, but can be a bit rough around the edges for my liking. Alas, so is much of modern comedy. The movie 'Click' is Sandler to a tee. Happy Gilmore move over. Acerbic, sharp, funny and pushing the boundaries of humour (of ...read more
Morgan Freeman's words boomed out across the cinema," This is a story about love, and like most love stories, it begins with utter foolishness." What were we watching? The latest remake of 'Gone with the Wind', or a romantic version of 'Pride and Pre ...read more
In a matter of days we celebrate Valentine’s Day by sending a card to the love of our life, buying flowers, chocolates or a host of other things to ‘prove’ our love for our one true love. Some people hate the rampant commercialism whilst others among ...read more
Manvotionals is the title of a book that grips you right away if your passion is to be a good father and husband. Every man knows that to be a good father you must first become a good man. Manhood matters, but herein lies the challenge. That is where ...read more
Stafano Guazzo said, "Among all the abuses of the world . . . there is none worse than a negligent father". The scriptures say, "The sins of the father go down to the third and fourth generation". When fathers go right, families go right. When father ...read more
Home for Dinner is a new book by Anne Fishel that will change your life if you read it. That is a pretty bold statement from a guy who has not read the book yet but I have got my order in. I ordered my own copy after reading Anne’s brilliant article ...read more
War stories have always caught my attention, especially manly acts of courage and chivalry. Maybe others feel like me and that is why the Art of Manliness featured Adam Makos, the writer of ‘A Higher Call’ in a recent podcast with a fuller story abou ...read more
Sun Tzu was the general of an army in ancient China in 600 BC. I have heard about his writings for over 30 years. This Christmas I received a copy of the Art of War by Sun Tzu. It was exciting to read the book for myself for the first time. Many woul ...read more
