You are never too old to play in the snow.


16



When setting off fireworks...Keep a hose or a bucket of water nearby. Also remember Costco is a great place to buy them!


5, 7, 9



A hard day’s work is something to be proud of, not afraid of.


8, 12, 15, 20



Play to win but play fair. Be a gracious winner. Someone has to lose. Sometimes it will be you. Don’t whine.


10



Police officers and members of the military put their lives on the line to protect us. Be respectful of them and thank them for their service.


9



If you don’t know where to begin, picture where you want it to end, and work it backwards.


15, 21



Life isn’t a straight line, it’s so much more complex than that! Good things, bad things, boring or interesting things are all always happening. And always changing. So are you. And that’s good.


17, 21



The things we invite to protect us take their job seriously. They will not abandon the watch without a fight to the death. So be careful, very careful about what u invite as armor. Please don’t place your trust in drugs, alcohol, food, gambling, working, disconnecting, etc. Put your trust in that which is creative, honest, loving, beautiful, interesting, inspiring, challenging or peaceful. These things make much better bodyguards, and they will never turn on you.


13, 16, 20



Practice road-rage roll playing. People are NUTS! It's hard to imagine how you'll react when someone gets aggressive with you. Let's practice staying calm when someone is shouting and in your face.


15-17



Read (or listen to) A Fragile Stone together.


15



“You rarely have time for everything you want in this life, so you need to make choices. And hopefully your choices can come from a deep sense of who you are.” -Mr. Rogers


15



“Dress braver than you feel. Act braver than you feel.” - Ray


17



Teach him what to do and how to act if he gets pulled over.


16



Be kind. Be brave.


5-10



Theme: Dignity


11



When you feel like judging someone, try to resist the urge and get curious instead. There’s always a story.


16



Build something beautiful.


13, 21



Numbing doesn’t work. Let it hurt, let it heal, then it lets itself go.


15,21



Human creativity is nature manifest in us.


15, 21



Walking at night during the wintertime remember to wear a bright scarf or something reflective. So many pedestrians get hit when it’s dark outside because they’re wearing dark colors and drivers can’t see them.


15, 20



If you can afford to send flowers when a baby is born or when someone dies, do so.


21



You’re gonna want to quit, many times. Whether it’s a job, a marriage, a degree, a cause… whatever. I have no way of knowing whether or not you should quit, just know that feeling like you want to quit is normal when you hit a setback or disappointment, or rejection or betrayal. It doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to feel that way forever. Sometimes it’s best to cut your losses, sometimes it’s better to stick it out. Treat yourself with patience and compassion while you consider what’s best.


14, 17, 21



Take the train to Roanoke.


10



When you bring home a new baby, make sure your older kid(s) hear you talking to it the way you talk to them: “I’m sorry Baby I can’t hold you right now, I’m going to play with Sibling.” It makes it a lot easier to tell Siblings that you can’t give them attention right now because Baby needs you. Less resentment, etc.


2, 3, 4, 5



You can be angry. But you can’t drive while angry or talk to a child or work, or do anything dangerous when you’re angry.


15, 20



Be generous in all things. That is my hope for you.


14, 18, 21



1

Intimacy is a feeling of safety. To let yourself be seen, touched, known, without defenses.


17, 21



I’m cool with “C”s. Do good work but don’t put too much pressure yourself.


14



Sailing lessons.


14



Watch the documentary Kelce (2023)


12