Is This The Way
So many things that can be said after this phrase: Is this the way… To go home? To do this? To get there? The right thing to do? To make someone happy? To get to your dream? Simple questions; some Read More …
Category: career
Look To The Stars
In the darkest of nights, we can look to the stars for inspiration and direction. Those stars have see more than we will ever see with years and eons of history behind us and yet at the same time, a Read More …
You Can Call Me Brad
Tonight I was reminded of a telemarketer, or maybe it was a help desk guy who told me, “You can call me Brad Pitt.” Really? Don’t you think Brad, as in, William Bradley Pitt the actor, would have an issue Read More …
Pockets of Sunshine
Sure, the song (Pocketful of Sunshine) comes to mind, but in the late winter, early spring, it’s actually the pockets of sunshine that light our way and both welcoming and needed. Small wins. Group consensus. Head nods. Dissension becomming forward Read More …
I’ve Got a Whole Bag Of Rubber Bands and I Am Not Afraid To Use Them
So tonight…I went to pick up an order at Staples. When the woman saw me she cringed – I could literally, visibly see her get upset (in anticipation of my order not being ready.) Sigh. If I were her and Read More …
Broaden Your Horizons
We will applaud you when you decide to broaden your horizons. We may even support you as you adopt new vices… For years we tried to convince my father to try gourmet coffee and craft beer. It took a while, Read More …
More or Less Predictable
As we go through life, we tend to get more or less predictable. Once we have settled into a career, a relationship, a home and have some children, things get to be pretty much the same. Unless we wish (or Read More …
Keep Talking About
We should keep talking about those “ancient things” that people tend to forget about. Just to keep the younger generation aware of them. Initially, it was the Ides of March that made me think of this, but that was some Read More …
Big Shoes To Fill
On days like this the people who help strangers, neighbors and of course, loved ones are revered. Indeed, they leave big shoes to fill. When they come inside, they should be greeted with warmth and maybe even cookies, cake, pie Read More …
Someone Has To Make The Call
In a state of emergency, before the weather event happens someone has to make the call. It has to start somewhere. If you listen to the weather forecasters, they started talking about Stella the Winter Storm last week. The super Read More …