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In Search Of Wonder Under Water

Karl Kachigan By Karl Kachigan on June 8, 2026
Category: Story     Tags: Challenge  Health  Love  Nature  Purpose 


Pam and I learned to scuba dive early in our marriage. Her father Curt and sister Deb had been scuba diving for a while. Their travel adventures sounded fun, so we went thru a local dive center ...

It’s A Beethoven Kind Of Day

Karl Kachigan By Karl Kachigan on May 26, 2026
Category: Story     Tags: Challenge  Clarity  Health  Purpose  Success/Failure 


It's a what?

Yes, I said it was a Beethoven Kind Of Day. Let me explain.

In the morning, Pam would enjoy a cup of coffee and read the paper listening to Brahms or Mozart. I continued ...

Lessons I Learned From Our Dogs

Karl Kachigan By Karl Kachigan on May 18, 2026
Category: Story     Tags: Challenge  Clarity  Love  Purpose  Success/Failure 


Some of you have a pet, maybe a dog or a cat. They slowly became a big part of our lives because they are always there, and they need us. Ok, sometime they don't act that way, but we take them ...

An Unexpected Thing About Publishing Brave When You Need To Be

Karl Kachigan By Karl Kachigan on May 11, 2026
Category: Story     Tags: Challenge  Clarity  Money  Purpose  Success/Failure 


I've chronicled my efforts to get Pam's second book, Brave When You Need To Be, published. Right now, I am thinking thru some marketing efforts. The book isn't flying off the shelf, so ...