We attribute incredible moments to time and chance far too often. This particular memory of a very definitive moment in my life changed how I viewed time and chance and gave me a much broader view of how the universe really operates. This was just one more moment on my way closer to fine..

This time of year often takes me back to the summer I graduated from high school in 1992. That summer, we hit the road and found out who we were - to ourselves and each other. 

Do you ever wonder why we carry the unnecessary baggage of a burden around with us? 

I'm 50 and still haven't mastered this yet, but my son taught me this lesson when he was six years old, and a werewolf.

So - this is a new thing... Still the old thing, but in a new way... While The Real Deal with Scott and Keith is on hiatus - Keith will be putting out a mini-series called "Closer to Fine," which will be just short stories and life lessons with principles to consider.

This first episode deals with the summer in Keith's life when he learned just how important human connection is and was left with the nostalgia of summertime when you are young and the fleeting moments of time when you don't realize just how fast it's moving... We hope this story will help you on your journey of getting Closer to Fine.

No, not the end of US... Just the end of the year silly! From Scott and Keith both, we hope you've had a great year and are planning for an even better one in 2023!

Loyalty is like royalty... Ok, I only said that because it rhymes - but for real - It's a lost virtue that needs resurrecting...  Let's have some real talk about Loyalty

Do you ever just need to rant? We do !

Here are some of ours - What are some of yours?

The small word "yet" is often the glue that holds the very thread of life together... and anchor for the soul. So to speak... Have you found yours?

While Scott and I are trying to work our schedules out, I just wanted to drop a word of encouragement for you... 

Sometimes it's just good to have a conversation with your friends...

It seems the only sin that exists in our current place in history, is being straight, white, conservative men - and that's us. 

It's ok to be all of those things and no, you don't have to apologize. Real Talk on The Real Deal about being men, and not being sorry.