Still Talking
When it is hours later and you’re still talking…standing there, together. You have a lot to say You have a lot to share You have more to explain You have patient listeners You have time to spend You have been Read More …
Category: life
Over Communication
It is rare that there is an over communication. Often, people don’t talk. They don’t share details. They are casual and say “I’m fine”. You have no idea what they think…or feel. They have an awesome poker face. They’re masked Read More …
Make It Work
Even though it can be difficult, it is satisfying to make it work. Lots of options Lots of variations Lots of opinions Lots of negotiations Lots of time… Take all the time you need to make it work. Then, you Read More …
Best Ideas
Think and think, then share your best ideas: Inspire others Collaborate together Get the credit you deserve Make a difference Change the future Make lives better You clearly should share your best ideas, but also your mediocre and not so Read More …
Perceptions Vary
Everybody’s perceptions vary…and today reminded of this in so many ways. A short or long wait…Actually taking 5 minutes vs. feeling like 5 hours. Reading what you think (want to think)…Text without nuance vs spoken word. Status of another…based on Read More …
Just Waiting
No matter the reason, when you are just waiting, it can seem interminable. New baby to arrive. Results from the lab. Final exam grade. Pink or blue? Checks to clear. Cakes to cool. Seeds to sprout. Jell-o to set. An Read More …
Patience Matters
Having patience matters. In parenting In work In friendships In renovations And… In construction estimating Really. You just have to take a breath, pause, count to 10. Then, get another estimate. You never know how much patience matters until you Read More …
One Single Day
One single day can make a difference… Learn as much as you can. Start now. Take a chance. Be ready to risk the future. Make your decisions. Whether it is today, yesterday or tomorrow. Just one single day will be Read More …
Another Beautiful Day
We are thankful every time we have another beautiful day. The sunshine The mild weather The good people around us The spring flowers The yummy food The patient, cautious drivers on the road around you The ability to be home Read More …
Just A Test
This is a test, just a test. No need to panic. The results will be what they are, whether it is an A or an F…or, just pass or fail; the reality is maybe something in between. Nothing is concrete Read More …