Fatherhood can be good for men, psychologically speaking.

The experience of being a dad allows men to feel feelings and behave in ways that mainstream masculinity standards often prohibit.

At the office or on the ball court, men are expected to deny or conceal their vulnerability, empathy and sensitivity.

Do so and risk being thought of as feminine or weak.

But with their kids, dads have a chance to explore all these sides and more, often away from the scrutiny of the public eye. (CNN)

I agree! Happy FATHER’S DAY!

Vista Maria is a home & residential school for girls who have been TRAFFICKED!

It is celebrating its 140th year.

Its core values are: Zeal, Individual Worth, Reconciliation, Mercy & Compassion!

Racial Composition-African American (38%), Caucasian (42%), Other (20%)

Its results in 2023:

Those engaged in On Campus Transitional Living (32)

Residential Mental Health Programs (109)

Journey to Success (118)

Community Independent Living (54)

Intensive aftercare (34)

Foster Care (257)

Wrap Around Program (Re-united With Families (48)

Adoptions (27)

Distinct Clients Served (482)

Volunteers (929) Contributed (4,969 Hours)

Vista Maria is located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.

 Before flying to Italy’s southern Puglia region to meet world leaders at the Group of Seven summit, Pope Francis hosted a very different audience at the Vatican on Friday celebrating the importance of humor.

The pontiff welcomed more than 100 comedians from 15 nations, including U.S. celebrities Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Fallon, Chris Rock, Stephen Colbert and Conan O’Brien.

“In the midst of so much gloomy news, immersed as we are in many social and even personal emergencies, you have the power to spread peace and smiles,” Francis told the comedians.

“Remember this,” he added. “When you manage to bring intelligent smiles to the lips of even a single spectator, you also make God smile.” (Vatican Press Release)

His name is Spencer Torkelson.

He was the #1 draft choice of the Detroit Tigers in 2020.

He hit 31 homers while playing 1st base last year.

For some reason, he has lost his swing this season.

A week ago, he was sent down to a minor league team, The Toledo Mudhens.

During an interview with a Detroit Free Press reporter yesterday, Torkelsen said:

“It stings a little bit, you know. But, I’m right where I need to be. I think it was a fine move!”

Well, that’s my little story about pride management.

How well do you manage yours?

If not today, when?

Tiger Woods has enlisted the help of his son, Charlie, to serve as a swing consultant for the 2024 U.S. Open.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Woods explained that Charlie has “seen me hit more golf balls than anyone” and trusts him to provide the support he needs.

Tiger says he trusts son Charlie with his swing.

He’s inside the ropes as Player Support this week.

It’s especially helpful, he says, with his putting.

Tiger and Charlie have already been working on putting at Pinehurst Resort leading up to the start of the tournament on Thursday.

They were together when Tiger played a practice round with Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler on Monday. (CNN)

Of course if helps a lot if you are reasonably secure with your finances.

Are you content with what you’ve said and done? Have you shown compassion to others?

None of us have lived a perfect life.

If you’ve made a mistake that harmed others, have you apologized in word & deed?

Because of our pride, many of us won’t or can’t apologize.

Do the RIGHT thing & apologize when appropriate.

Are you honest? It’s much easier to have a happy life if you tell the truth.

Do you practice COMPASSION for a person in need?

You may know of someone who is down on their luck and could use a hand.

Nothing makes a person happier than helping someone else.

In order to have the happiest life possible, you must be able to live with yourself!

If not today, when?

Bernieres-sur-Mer, France (CNN)

Their target was an elegant, two-story villa sitting solitary on a misty beach.

No houses stood nearby, just minefields, military pillboxes and enemy machine gun posts.

It was D-Day, and on that overcast morning on June 6, 1944, 10 boats filled with Canadian troops crossed the English Channel’s choppy waters to head for the 1,500 yard stretch of Normandy coastline where the house was located.

These soldiers’ small part in the world’s largest seaborne invasion was to capture the coastal town of Bernieres-sur-Mer.

Seizing the house would be a key objective.

The house has been completely restored.

Do you go from your car to you home?

AND do you go from your home to your car?

AND do you go from your car to the grocery store?

AND do you go from the grocery store to your car?

AND do you go from your car to your job?

AND do you go from your job to your car?

I don’t see the word OUTSIDE anywhere!

You’ve got to get OUTSIDE while the weather permits it.

If you can’t walk OUTSIDE, just sit OUTSIDE!

If you can walk, walk OUTSIDE!

If not today, when?

I guess Vanna White will remain on ‘Wheel Of Fortune”, but Pat Sajak has retired.

He was a part of all our lives for 41 years and “8,000 spins.”

It seemed like he would go on for all ours and our kid’s lives.

Well, we must always remember that everything must end.

We are living in and will continue to live in a changing world.

We will always be saying, “hello” to something new and “goodbye” to something old.

Pat remained true to the premise that WHEEL is just a game.

There would be no politics (Thank God) or other distractions.

It is JUST A GAME!

My brother and I were avid sailors at a young age.

A friend of mine lived in a lakefront house and he had a small sailboat in a creek that ran through his yard to the lake.

Everyone knows a sailboat needs wind to be able to move.

The stronger the wind, the faster the sailboat could go.

We would listen for “small craft warnings” on the radio.

We would jump in the car and head to my friend’s house and his sailboat.

The wind and waves were always strong during “small craft warnings.”

A sailing we would go!

We had one problem.

The old wooden sailboat had a hole in the bottom.

Water was coming into the boat fast.

Our solution was A BUCKET!

One of us would SAIL and the other would BAIL!

When the bailing guy got tired, we switched.

We always made it safely back to that little creek and had the adventure of our lives!

When I told this story to my wife this morning, she asked “Why didn’t you patch the hole?”

I replied, “It never occurred to us.”