My maternal great-grandmother was born on 29 February sometime before the turn of the 19th century. I remember her being in her 90's when she left us, and through the years my memory of her has faded. But on this particular 29 February, seems fitting to remember her. After all, my parents -- at least …
Month: February 2016
Friday Faves, Issue #29
This week's list is dedicated to the people in Syria and Iraq trying to survive the winter in the midst of chaos, war, deprivation, and suffering. Not all that uplifting on the face of it, but the perseverance of the people is for sure. Destination of the Week: The Harim Mountains, over which many walk …
Even Flow
This phrase came to mind when I was sitting in the daily morning meeting at work. "Even Flow." I'm like most people, taught to create to-do lists early in my school career as a way to manage my time and get my work done. I think I learned about the practice in the my Study …
ENFJ
When I was in college I took a Myers Briggs personality test. I discovered I was what they call an "ENFJ", in MB Speak. The group of friends I took the test with immediately said, "That's you, lud!" Yes indeed. I'm an ENFJ through and through. Fred Wilson wrote a piece on his blog today …
Who’s in your cadre?
We humans are meant to be together. We are social animals. Much (most?) of what's been achieved in human history could not have been accomplished otherwise, I suspect. Individuals certainly do big things, but not without support. That's the key to this little insight. We ALL need support. We all need a little pick-me-up now …
Friday Faves, Issue #27
Good Golly Miss Molly, it's Friday AGAIN. And that means it's time for another edition of the Friday Faves, Issue #27. Soak it UP, it's GOOD for you. Destination of the Week: Thuwal, K.S.A. On the Red Sea. In the shadow of Jeddah. Quote of the Week: "Good." ~ Jocko Willink. Band of the Week: …
Desiderata
This poem hung on the wall in my parents' house when I was growing up. Don't think I ever read the whole thing while I was living there. But it's become one of my favorite texts for crystallizing a life perspective by which I strive to live. The piece was written nearly a hundred years …
Stay Calm, Be Disciplined, and…Be Happy
I was considering two goals early this morning during my regular K-9 Circuit (a two-mile march through the neighborhood in the pre-dawn darkness that's become my ritual during the week). The first goal is, "not letting life get to you." In other words, handling the usual trials and challenges and unexpected circumstances that inevitably come …
Friday Faves, Issue #26
Lots packed into today, so let's get after it. Enjoy this edition of the Friday Faves, Issue #26, to lifT you UP. If you enjoy it, please share with your peeps to further the GOOD. Destination of the Week: Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Amazing what you find when you look around. Quote of the Week: "...top …
Onward
Lots of thought this week about motivation, energy, enthusiasm, resolve, fortitude, and also the opposite: lethargy, obstacles, sudden difficulties, unexpected delays, crushing defeats. I've thought about how to maintain the former and minimize the effect of the latter. I've considered various voices and strategies that can be employed to accomplish just this objective, to stay …
1/2_Full, All GOOD 