Tell Me What You Think
If you say to someone “tell me what you think“… be prepared. They may tell you. They may surprise you. They may not know how to say it the way they want it to come across. They may not tell Read More …
Category: observations
Next Time
If this wasn’t the right ______, next time it will be better. Fill in the blank however you want, with whatever is on your mind. Birthday, holiday, date, dinner, gathering, or celebration. Movie, podcast, meme, or that weird book you Read More …
Don’t Rush To Judgement
“Don’t rush to judgement“…this is always good advice. No matter what you think, unless you were there, you don’t have the whole story. Even if you were there, you don’t know what the full circumstances are (from the other side.) Read More …
Out of Order
When things happen out of order, it can cause problems. Assembled parts don’t function as they should. Or, maybe they don’t even fit the way they are supposed to fit. A sandwich becomes difficult to eat. Or, is just super Read More …
New and Old Ways
There are both new and old ways that are, well, both right. Just because “we have always done it that way” is true, doesn’t mean it is the only way. But, also, just because someone comes up with a new Read More …
In The Room
When you are in the room, you have a lot to consider. What is being discussed. What is important. What is the right thing to do. What questions to ask. What decisions need to be made. What you can do Read More …
Remember the Number
How can you remember the number when there are so many things happening at once. Order number 237. Ready in 25 minutes. Your total is 42.73 do you want to add a 10% gratuity to that? You can remember the Read More …
Too Much
How much is too much? 1 cookie. 1 slice of bread? 1 entire bag of potato chips! 2 pairs of ski pants. 10 pairs of shoes – all black – only one of them is a pair of flats? 4 Read More …
Too Impatient
Sometimes, people are just too impatient. They jump to conclusions. They speak too fast after asking a question. They repeat their statement, because there was no reaction. They flip the omelet/burger/grilled cheese/pancake too early. They do the work, not waiting Read More …
Too Long
Make sure that you say what you need to say, write concisely and not take too long to get to your point. If not, you will lose your audience. They do not have patience. Get to the point, if you Read More …