I know it’s human nature, but this is the time of year that I tend to evaluate my and my family’s loose ends. We’ve been flying light speed through this year, busier than ever without a chance for a full evaluation of our current situation. Tyler and I often divide and conquer duties like this — I’m the planner and he’s the executor in most cases. The holidays are tough. You’re juggling kids, gifts, presentations, plays, meal preparation, traveling (ugh, the worst!) and yes, celebrating. It’s also the time of year when you’re getting ready to start anew and making sure you’ve got your goals and expectations for the year ahead set. The craziness ensues and it’s times like these when your focus is scattered and accidents tend to happen, or you expose yourself to be taken advantage of when you least expect it. You know what they say: “‘Tis the season… for unforeseeable accidents and other unlucky occurrences”. The weather is cold, people are traveling, heads are full of distractions, and these things tend to happen when all of those factors combine. In California right now, we’re of course thinking of the families, friends and brave crews battling the […]