Blogs

  • Latest E-vent

    Latest E-vent

    I’m retooling the erniebergan.com web site for 2026. You understand, new year, new things.  It’s still a work in progress, but I’m excited about where it’s going. I’ve reformatted some of my blog categories and freshened up the overall site look as well. I’ve added new content and more is on the way. I’m…

  • Bringing in the New Year

    Bringing in the New Year

    Sitting in my easy chair watching some football with two my cats sitting in my lap. They have gone into “Boneless mode”, a deep sleep status where they relax and nestle contentedly in my lap. I had to ask permission to get up and write this blog. It’s been a nice day after a…

  • Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

    Wherever you are, best wishes to you. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! No matter your status- in a box, on a box, next to a box or even if you have no box, it doesn’t matter to me. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your crew! Ernie

  • Guest Spotlight: My First Job was on the Empire Death Star

    Guest Spotlight: My First Job was on the Empire Death Star

    Editor’s Note: Things had been pretty stressful at work and I needed to recalibrate and unwind. So one weekend I packed up a travel bag and made a quick trip to Koboh for a fishing trip. My plan was to spend some time fishing at my favorite fishing hole, near a quaint little town…

  • Happy Thanksgiving!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Today is Thanksgiving, one of my favorite holidays. In a few hours I will be going to my daughters to celebrate and enjoy time together. There will be a few missing from our celebration, but we’ll think of them and be thankful for their presence in our lives. Wherever you are today, I hope…

  • Fearless Leadership

    Fearless Leadership

    I’ve been reading a book lately on leadership. It’s an interesting book and the author makes some good points about leadership and what it means to lead. She is especially qualified to speak on the topic of leadership, her name is Carey D. Lohrenz and she’s the first female Navy pilot to fly an…

  • Performance Reflects Preparation

    Performance Reflects Preparation

    I love watching the Olympics, especially Track and Field. In the last Olympics, the USA men’s team won gold in the 4 x 400. One of the athletes was interviewed after the race. The interviewer asked, “How was your team able to win the race?”  Between the lines, the interviewer wanted to know what…

  • A Renaissance of Kindness

    I had an experience this week that reminded me of how far our nation has gotten off track. Kind of a heavy topic, I know, but it’s a true story and this nation needs the kind of help only its citizens can provide. We need a Renaissance of Kindness I won’t go into deep…

  • Take Time to Laugh

    Take Time to Laugh

    I had an important life reminder moment this week, a sort of light bulb experience. I was challenged on the importance of experiencing life with humor and joy. Especially with loved ones. Highlighted in this reminder is the importance of laughing with those you love. We are certainly living in stressful, challenging times and…

  • Make Sure You Vote

    Think of me as a Culture War draft dodger. That’s right, I’ve successfully avoided enlisting in the Great Culture War of this century. It is my firm and unyielding position there is no reason to fight and scrap with fellow Americans. Period. There, I’ve said it. This is especially true for Christians- there isn’t…