Looking back, years later, “that costume you made was not so bad“. Never, ever, would there be words loved less if spoken. Especially, said to a mom, by a post-teen girl. Sigh. Happiness. Also, probably, looking back, on the topic Read More …
Many thanks to my good friend from college for finally making be understand the nuances of 3rd and 10. Not that I watch football (often), because I rarely do – mostly, I just don’t. It has nothing to do with Read More …
Just because someone says “I am not sure“, does not mean: they want ideas they need you to explain it to them they would like you to debate it they don’t actually know what they want to do They probably Read More …
No one will listen – or, at least, no one will hear you – if you don’t stand up and speak for what you believe in. You know what you know. You know what you want. You know what you Read More …
So, it may be weird (and we thank you for the tip) but it is still cool. Strange circumstances in old cities. Old towns. Old islands… They are very unusual. They have strange laws. They have twists and turns. They Read More …
Are you the _______ of both? Best Worst Smarter Slower More uplifting More annoying Combination Being one or the other of both options, sometimes, you want to be completely divergent, instead. Be your own person and make your own path. Read More …
There are some people you just can’t stop, won’t stop. They march to their own beat. They drive themselves. They set goals. They make things happen. They get new people involved, They push others. They ask for help (and get Read More …
Sometimes, you just have to change it up. Life can get… Mundane. Typical. Repetitive. Boring, even. Make subtle or not so subtle adjustments and change it up to maintain happiness, sanity and creativity. Or, just to have a different outlook Read More …
You accomplished a lot today. Can you do one more thing? Please. Saturday chores are typical, but changing of the seasons means there are just, well, extra “fun” things to do. Go buy pumpkins, drink cider, and decorate the porch Read More …
When you have something good in your life, keep it going. Stay a little bit longer to cultivate a friendship with colleagues and peers; keep it friendly. Stay and take 15 minutes to mentor someone, maybe with an opportunity to Read More …