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    Ray Craig

    Ray Craig is the blessed father of two terrific kids. He grew up on a farm in Iowa before moving to Chicago, where he has worked at a successful family-owned computer company for over 25 years. He enjoys spending time with his family and writes about faith, parenting, habits, business, and sports. You can follow him at his MidwestSense.com Substack.

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  • Modern Plagues at Our Door

    Modern Plagues at Our Door13

    From my favorite chair, I heard my 11-year-old son Eric playing indoor baseball with his friend in our basement. The sound of their rising voices drifted upstairs as they argued over a rule in their made-up game. Finally, Eric called a stalemate: “Let’s ask my dad — he’ll know.” I heard his footsteps start up

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  • A Little Fellow Follows Me

    A Little Fellow Follows Me23

    Laugh if you want, but I enjoy the Netflix series Cobra Kai. While I rooted for Daniel in the original ’80s movie, my favorite character is now Daniel’s rival Johnny Lawrence. My kids saw enough similarities between Johnny and me to buy an Eagle Fang Karate shirt for my birthday. I assume it’s because we share

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  • Think Like an Owner: The Interview

    Think Like an Owner: The Interview15

    Over the last twenty-five years, I have conducted a couple thousand interviews at our computer company. Many candidates claim empathy as a strength, declaring they excel at putting themselves in someone else’s shoes. But from my experience, few truly understand what matters to a business owner. And, while I’m not the owner of our company,

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  • Running Through Walls

    Running Through Walls18

    “My heart feels like it’s going to jump out of my chest!” Eric yelled out as he stopped short of the finish line. “What?” “My heart! It’s never felt like that before! That’s why I stopped!” We were running laps after his indoor baseball practice. I was frustrated with his sprints during conditioning at the

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