On Your Own
You can be on your own, but not alone. It’s not easy. It can be lonely. It’s nice to see a familiar face. In the end… there are usually more people than you thought you knew…and you are not on Read More …
Tag: community
That Time of Year
It is that time of year. Fall…elections. I see signs all over the grass, on people’s lawns, at intersections, some billboard sized. Plus, various forms of digital advertising. (That’s what you get for going and looking up the ballot for Read More …
Bring Us Together
The things that bring us together can be, by far, the greatest parts of our lives – even if they are not the most perfect, amazing or fun aspects of living life. Family. Early childhood friendships. College. Work colleagues. Parents Read More …
A Great Parade
The recipe for a great parade was followed in our home town today. It was 100 years that the American Legion was formed and they celebrated bigger and better than ever with this year’s Memorial Day parade. It’s been a Read More …
Some Things Just Work
In the end, some things just work out even though you cannot control a lot of things. Many things, like… the weather. or, someone else’s actions. or, temporary chalk markings. or, the timing of the traffic lights. or, the calibration Read More …
When We Travel
We can really learn when we travel beyond our home, beyond our roots and outside of our comfort zone. Being around others, other cultures, other societal norms… Summer is a great time to get out there. To see the countryside, Read More …
Give In to Impulse
Sometimes you want to give in to impulse and you fight against it, but you can’t help it. You just lose…well, sort of. You lose, fighting against yourself and what you want to do … how you want to act. Read More …
With Bells On
Today, I was able to volunteer an hour, just an hour of my time to ring the Salvation Army bell, and literally did so, with bells on …my red velvety Santa hat. It was ring, ring, tinkle-ling…while I was singing Read More …
Who Do You See
When you look into the future, who do you see there? Do you see yourself, the same way you are today? Do you see yourself the way you want to be (again) or as you will be tomorrow? Do you Read More …
It’s a Toss Up
Let’s be honest. When your kids go and accomplish something that you also were able to do, it’s a toss up but you’re probably more proud of them and their accomplishment. After all, you’ve been there, done that. Then, you Read More …