Author Archives: James Woosley

The Inaugural Daddy-Daughter Weekend

My nine year old daughter Anna and I are about to embark on an adventure together. For a few years now, I’ve thought it would be a good idea for daddy and daughter to just get away and spend time with each other. My hope is that it solidifies bonds that are likely to be strained in the unavoidable years of teenage drama ahead.

Now I’m just hoping we just get through the weekend! Continue reading

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Build It and They Will Come…Really?

Field of Dreams is a inspiring movie with a great line that everyone who has seen it (and many who haven’t) know by heart: “Build it and they will come.”

But is the real world so simple? Sure, we need to act on faith–but there’s got to be some wisdom in our approach or we’ll march off a cliff! Continue reading

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The $224,000 Speeding Ticket

Imagine being just 0.11 mph over the speed limit and it ends up costing you $244,000. That’s exactly what happened in Indianapolis today. Continue reading

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New Years Resolutions…in July?

More than half the year is over. When was the last time you thought of your new years resolutions? January? Maybe February? Starting a new year is a great excuse to set some goals. It’s a fresh start. But that fresh start grows stale very fast. And when you realize that New Years Day is an arbitrary date for goal setting…why not decide to set some goals today? Nothing is holding you back from setting your goals except yourself. Why wait five more months for the New Year? Continue reading

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High Flying Habits

I’m writing today from seat 18A on a Delta flight out of Reagan-National airport in Washington, DC. Fortunately, I’m heading home instead of leaving. It’s always a good feeling to go home. Continue reading

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