My Good Time Stories

Inspirational, Motivational, and Heartwarming Stories

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I am a 61 year old, father of two boys and have been happily married for 33 years. I have been a Physical Education teacher and coach for 38 years and have loved EVERY minute of it. I enjoy making people laugh and feel good about themselves. It’s fun collecting inspiring and heartwarming stories.from people. So, if you have a good story…let me know! I hope you enjoy my page!! :) Remember: Everyone is fighting a battle that you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.

Category: Thought Provoking

  • A Story of “True” Thanksgiving

    This is a re-post of a story that I posted a year or so ago on another blog of mine that was written by Steve Goodier. At first it sounded like a Thanksgiving story, but the more I reflected on it, the more appropriate it seemed for any time of the year. The way I…

  • Thanksgiving Memories

    Thanksgiving is without question, one of my favorite holidays of the year. There is nothing nicer than being outside either watching or playing a football in the crisp fall air, then returning indoors, into a house that is warm and filled with the mouth-watering smells of a cooking turkey, various pies, stuffing, and other tasty…

  • What Do YOU See?

    Everyone has a different perspective on things and life…it makes you think.

  • The Beautiful Laugh of A Child

    There is nothing more beautiful and fun to listen to…then the sweet, innocent laugh of a child.

  • A Short Story With A Big Lesson

    A Cherokee was instructing his grandson about a battle that goes on in every human being. He said to the young man, “the battle is between two wolves. One wolf is slothful, cowardly, vain, arrogant, and full of self-pity, sorrow, regret, envy and anger. The other wolf is diligent, courageous, humble, benevolent, and full of…

  • The King and the Seashore

    There are many times throughout our lives that we sometimes forget the true power and strength of God. We cast our focus on famous or powerful people and shower them adoration, praise, honor and glory. We put them up on a pedestal and view them as people who have all the right answers, the correct…

  • My Favorite Thing About Thanksgiving Is…

    Thanksgiving conjures up many, many heartwarming memories for many of us. We all have favorite things about this delicious holiday. So, I decided  that it would be sort of fun to ask YOU…my friends and fellow bloggers… What is YOUR favorite thing or experience of Thanksgiving? Please send me your thoughts and within the week,…

  • The Power of Our Words

    Today before you think of saying an unkind word – think of someone who can’t speak. Before you complain about the taste of your food – think of someone who has nothing to eat. Before you complain about your husband, wife, or friend – think of someone who is crying out to God for a…

  • When The Stranger Came Home

    A fascinating story to share with you today… A few years after I was born, my Dad met a stranger who was new to our small town.  From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family.  The stranger was quickly accepted and was around from…

  • Why Do Bad Things Happen?

    There are times in some people’s lives when it seems like they were “dealt a bad hand”. Why is it that sometimes people face unforeseeable disease, pain and death? We sometimes ask…why do bad things happen to good people? Why is it that a horrible and deadly sickness can strike a person while others live…

  • Pictures That Speak Volumes #52

    A man remembers the times that he shared with his wife on this park bench…

  • So…You Think You Know People?

    Sometimes in life…you THINK you know what other are people are like…you think that you understand how other people feel and the struggles that they deal with. But do you REALLY know them? Consider this: The “gay boy” you punched in the hall today…committed suicide a few minutes ago. Remember that girl that you called…