Jul 1, 2026
Liberty Isn’t Liberty If It Only Belongs to Some “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of...
Jun 22, 2026
“The work in healthy relationships is pushing yourself to appreciate, learn from, and embrace differences, not erase them.” – Lisa Merlo-booth Recognizing and embracing people for who they are is a powerful act of humanity, love, and acceptance. However,...
May 13, 2026
“Explaining your actions does not negate the impact of those actions. Don’t confuse an explanation with accountability and repair.” – Lisa Merlo-booth Explaining why you did what you did is not taking responsibility for it. When your actions upset someone, your...
May 6, 2026
“You can’t change your partner. However, you can change what you put up with from your partner.” – Lisa Merlo-booth We teach people how to treat us; we do this with our words, our actions, and even our silence. If we choose to stay in a conversation while...
Jan 20, 2026
“Waiting for someone to “see the light” and change their behavior keeps everyone stuck.” ~LMB The number of families cowering, ducking, and silencing to a reactive adult is more than most people can imagine. Many families are tip-toing around the men in...
Jan 5, 2026
“Standing up to harmful behavior is as necessary in your home as it is on the job and in the world.” ~LMB Last week’s post talked about Standing Where Others Cower. This week’s post shares how to do this. The daily toxic messaging spewing from...
