My wife and I have experienced loss and grief and have watched a number of others work through various types of grief. Whether losing a job, a child, suffering through an accident; life is full of times of loss, pain, grief, and uncertainty. Although a deep subject […]
Tag: Personal Life
The Little Moments That Shape A Life
I had a dream last night that encapsulated a few little moments that shaped my life. Awkward, embarrassing moments… and disconcerting ones. Here are a few examples of some true stories from my past: A Moment of Extreme Hypocrisy After becoming a believer during my […]
Confounded By Those Who Write Others Off
I am confounded by those who write others off. I don’t think I’ve ever done it in my life. Disagreements, awkwardness, relational struggles, and/or distance? Sure. But to simply write someone off? Weird. To those who have written me off: it won’t be reciprocated. I’m […]
Embrace Your Weaknesses
Embrace your weaknesses…and then strangle them. Just don’t try to do it by yourself. I write these words as a man who is still at the beginning stages of figuring out how to do this. As a follower of the Scriptures, think about all the […]
Do As I Do Not Do
Ever do something, shake your head, and ask yourself, “What the hell is wrong with you?” I do. Frequently. If you’re honest, you do too. For me it is often with diet and exercise. My latest example was today. I was feeling a bit down […]
A Look Back At Personal Posts
A look back at personal posts can be a healthy way to see where you’ve been and where you are. I sometimes get a little insight in to where I’m going which can, at times, be both encouraging and scary. I was telling someone earlier […]
My Information Workflow
My information workflow gets me up-to-speed every morning. I’ve had a number of people ask me what apps I use, what websites I check, and how I stay on top of things at work. The answer: I don’t stay on top of things like I […]
Senator Rozenboom’s Senate Speech This Week
Senator Rozenboom delivered a great speech on the floor of the Senate this week about their adopted son, life, adoption, policy priorities, and hope! You can click here to see the whole thing! This is how the pro-life message is to be spread. Compassionately and […]
A Name Only Means So Much
A name only means so much. As creepy and insightful as numerology and astrology can be, someone’s name can only tell you so much. For example, take “Eric Goranson.” No, not me. This Eric Goranson. I have interacted with other “Eric Goransons” around the country […]
Welcome!
Welcome to the newest iteration of ericgoranson.com. I started this blog over at MobileMe and had this URL pointing at iWeb site. It’s the only time Steve Jobs ever really let me down. I thought the service worked fine after the initial and very painful […]