Weekly Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter

finding wisdom in a foolish world

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Causation versus correlation. While Facebook is a cesspool for false information, the main source of deception is a confusion of causation and correlation. Know the Difference We are terrible at knowing the difference between causation and correlation. We are especially vulnerable in the places of our greatest pain—a daughter with a medical condition, a waistline which feels out of control, the symptoms of aging which we want to avoid, or a lingering disease which justContinue Reading...

A healthy marriage is not a roller coaster. It’s not chaotic. There are not hurried twists and turns. A healthy marriage is calm, predictable, and consistent. But even a healthy marriage has ups and downs. Seasons change. The feeling of love which is easily aroused one day is more dormant the next day. Weeks of peacefulness can suddenly be interrupted by discontent. The feeling that “no one knows me better” can be replaced by “I’mContinue Reading...

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There is no secret formula to effective parenting. While we desire the perfect equation, good parenting is far more an art form than a science. Parenting is as complex and nuanced as any responsibility we experience. But there is a clear first step. While we may debate a variety of aspects of parenting, the foundation of good parenting cannot be questioned. The first step to effective parenting is to pay attention to yourselves. Clearly we should payContinue Reading...