Every spring, the weather and the back yard get slightly confused about how to interact with each other. You would think, after centuries of being together in this world, they’d have figured it out. The rest of us, however, are Read More …
Even if you live in the middle of nowhere, we have to deal with both traffic and detours in our lives. They can just come up on you, no warning, and sometimes no way around them. Even with the best Read More …
Depending on what you decide is right, it is not wrong if you are breaking the rules – I mean of course, the ones you have set for yourself. Eating meat on Friday? (What if you don’t eat it everyday, Read More …
It is awfully nice to receive special treatment… Priority seating at your favorite restaurant because you were early to your reservation and you treated the hostess with kindness and respect Upgrade to first class on a delayed plane ride home without Read More …
There is no business like snow business…as in the lack thereof. The forecast for today was terribly far off in timing and businesses across the region closed, too early some might think, considering the lack of significant weather impact until Read More …
Even if there isn’t widespread acceptance of something someone says, at a specific event with an entirely different agenda, there are definitely people out there, listening to you tell your tale who appreciate the sentiment. Thank you Gary Oldman for Read More …
I just finished my Book Club book for this month. Who cares, you may say? Well, this one (like many) had an impact. While this book – A Gentleman in Moscow – and it’s overarching story is not a rail against Read More …
In the movie of your life, who plays you? Is it your favorite actor? Is this actor the same today as it would have been 5,10, or 15 (or more) years ago? Is the story you want to tell (so Read More …
When it’s my story we are telling, there can be any number of focus points. Growing up from childhood. My school years. Sports and clubs. College days. Early career. Marriage. Children. More children. Career changes. Life goals. Caring for parents Read More …
Yesterday, I ranted…yes, it was a rant about people who talk too much in public places. Well, you can ignore me. If I am: In a bar, a public place, on a Friday night. On a train, a public place, Read More …