An Afterthought
No one wants to admit they didn’t plan ahead and only brought something up as an afterthought…a spur of the moment, off the cuff idea. They want to show their creativity. They want to be the one to inspire others Read More …
Category: observations
Acting As If
When someone is acting as if they are the character… But, they are just being themselves. Well…at least it seems as if they are too real. It isn’t that they’re that skilled and acting as if – they really just Read More …
Similar but Different
Ever been in a place that brings back memories…it is similar but different than you remember. Just enough of change. Just enough the same. It is like the uncanny valley. Not the AI kind that makes you think “this isn’t Read More …
Change of Plans
When there is a change of plans… You’re either happy about it or you’re not happy at all. Full stop. You have to decide what to do. A change of plans… turns out is really up to you on how Read More …
Tell or Be Told
It was not a decision, per se but more of an act, a calling perhaps. You choose to tell or be told what happened. This is how it becomes history. Fact or fiction. History or myth. Documenting or remembering. Adventures Read More …
Lights Out
It may be redundant to write about this here, too but this is my go to and usual. You get what you get when it is free. Today, it was lights out. Not “and away we go” – that would Read More …
Work the Room
Women and men just act and work the room differently. I’m sure I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know. But it’s true. Have you seen it, too? It’s less noticeable when the room is generally a mix. More Read More …
Won’t Work
What happens when you know something won’t work…But, you say okay (anyway)? Even if it is because: You should still find a way to share the doubt. Perhaps phrasing it in a way that shows what you know but you’re Read More …
Here They Go
A slow, boring, snoozer – but then, here they go. It was… Quiet to start. The commentary based mostly on stats and fun facts to try and entertain the audience. Minutes passing. No action to really speak of so they Read More …
The Mainstream
In the mainstream cultural references are seemingly random. But, really it is an art form. You learn by participating and being a part of the crowd. Exposure Ideal Practice Learned Habits Friends Social The issue for some (most) who are Read More …