"Do not be misled by what you see around you, or be influenced by what you see. You live in a world which is a playground of illusion, full of false paths, false values and false ideals. But you are not part of that world." -Sai Baba Ah, who is that, exactly? I had never heard …
Month: October 2017
Fall Festival
There was a fall festival at our daughter's school today. "The Fifth Annual Fall Festival at Trace Elementary School." VERY cool. Great community event, opportunity to meet some parent leaders at the school, and overall good fun for all. We got there kinda late, and I volunteered for a bit at the pumpkin patch, so …
13
As in "Friday the 13th"? Unlucky? Really? I don't think so. Like most things, I think comes down to your attitude. In fact, I think the number 13 is cool. Why? Well, here are some goodies from Wikipedia, with an opportunity for some deep dives, to boot... The number 13 is: the sixth prime number. the smallest emirp (a …
Fire!
When I was eight years old, our house caught on fire early one autumn Monday evening. Thankfully, we were not home when the fire went ablaze. Also thankfully, our family was only displaced for nine months or so, we were able to rebuild, and move back in. The wildfires that are currently burning throughout a …
#HeForShe
If ever there was a day for this hashtag, it's today. Especially from the desk of a dad with two daughters. Sure, there's International Women's Day in March, which is also worthy of the tag. But today is just as important, maybe even more so. Why, you ask? Today is International Day of the Girl, …
Make Do
When you hit the wall -- and no matter how successful you are, how strong you are, how determined you are, it will happen -- the main thing is to not be permanently stopped by the event. How do we hit the wall? A project fails, we run out of gas (in the car, or …
Monday: Stare It Down
No use trying to avoid it. Monday is here. So steel your resolve, fire up your discipline and focus, and make it happen: GOOD.
Swift to Love
A week ago evil wrecked havoc and murderous fury on innocent people at a music festival in Las Vegas. A human killed more than 50 other humans, and wounded some 400 plus others. An American killing other Americans. Evil killing innocence without mercy. Those lives effected will NEVER be the same. And for us that …
King on Love
AGREED. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Martin Luther King, Jr. Read more at: Brainy Quotes
Be A Helper
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” ― Fred Rogers Simple and straightforward. Not always easy, but pretty much always needed. Especially during the tough times, the tragic times, difficult …
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