Category Archives: Family

The Gifts of Words

Posted on January 4, 2017 by willieryder

My whole life I have heard that it is better to give than to receive.  I agree and I also believe that gifts come in all sizes, shapes, and forms. Some are big and some are small. The things we … Continue reading →

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Having Purpose and Seeing Value in What We Do

Posted on December 14, 2016 by willieryder

It was still dark outside, probably a couple of hours before the sun would rise. As I got out of bed and started getting dressed my wife woke up and asked, “How do you do it?” “How do I do … Continue reading →

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Legacy

Posted on August 30, 2016 by willieryder

Legacy The legacies we choose to create should be ones that will have a positive impact on our families, friends, and those that know us well. The best way to have the future that we want is to create it. … Continue reading →

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Family

Posted on June 11, 2016 by willieryder

Family Our Children Are Always Watching, Listening, And Learning. The two best things we can do for our children are to give them our unconditional love and set a great example for them to learn from. If we want our … Continue reading →

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Our Children Are Always Watching, Listening, And Learning

Posted on July 4, 2012 by willieryder

I was on my way home from work when my wife called to share some good news with me. “Alex got her Senior Yearbook today at school.  I can’t wait until you see it.  The section containing the pictures of her that we sent … Continue reading →

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To Dream or not to Dream

Posted on January 27, 2012 by willieryder

A few months ago I was having a conversation with my daughter about the different colleges she is interested in attending.  She is currently in her senior year of high school and was getting ready to start applying for early acceptance. During the conversation she let … Continue reading →

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Finding Ways To Create Positive Memories With Our Children

Posted on November 19, 2011 by willieryder

This past Friday the latest movie in the Twilight series “Breaking Dawn” was released to theaters.  Like all of the others the first showing was the night before at 12:01 AM.  That is the time I like to go and see … Continue reading →

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Our Thoughts Drive Our Responses

Posted on October 15, 2011 by willieryder

It was around 9:30 PM and I was finally almost home.  I had a late night meeting and I had just picked up my daughter from Starbucks where she was studying for her upcoming SAT.  We were two blocks away from the entrance … Continue reading →

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The First and Last Words

Posted on May 4, 2011 by willieryder

I believe I am a creature of habit.  My likes and dislikes, hobbies, and people I spend my time with are pretty predictable if you know me.  I usually go to the same restaurants, eat the same foods, read a … Continue reading →

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