Yes, But
A subtle difference when you say “yes, but” or “yes, and” – at least in terms of a very slight vocabulary change. The meaning though. The nuance of it. Is very powerful. Hearing what they are saying, agreeing and at Read More …
Category: life
Focus On the Positive
It is easy to get caught up in the news and the endless cycle of what was meant to be a 42 minute update, once – maybe twice – a day. Of course, staying up to date on what is Read More …
Worth The Effort
So many things in life are worth the effort. Choose yours. Make it happen. Choose again. Repeat. You will thank yourself later, because it is always worth the effort…even when there is no actual reward. You will still make memories Read More …
Just Make It Work
Designers, years ago were told to (just) make it work. We are all here, now too. Although, we could easily always be in this predicament. If you can’t have the ideal situation…make do with what you have. It worked for Read More …
Hard To Guess
It is really hard to guess what other people are thinking, unless they clearly and in a detailed way, outline what they think, believe and understand to be true. It is important to ask. It is important to learn more. Read More …
Eventually You Remember
In most cases, eventually you remember that which you’d forgotten. It is best if it’s in enough time to still do the task. Mail a card. Pay a bill. Return a call. Send an e-mail. Buy a cake. Find that Read More …
Make the Days Count
They say, make the days count, don’t count the days. It is hard – even for some of us who know better – to listen to that advice and guidance. Sometimes, it is just busy, hectic, stressful and you are Read More …
Days Before
In the days before our area is supposed to reopen, it seems like it already is…but, in some ways not. The streets are still mostly empty, as are: the restaurants the hair salons the spas the schools the gyms Still, Read More …
Quiet. So Quiet
Sometimes the world is so very loud… and all we want is calm, and quiet. So quiet that we can actually think clearly. The noises are so distracting. Generators. Fire whistles. Ambulance sirens. It’s been so loud today… but now. Read More …
Anything But Usual
Life, let alone business, is anything but usual. We are definitely living in strange times. No way to predict what will come next. Even history isn’t a good indicator these days. It’s nearing the end of our “red phase” of Read More …