At this moment, as I go through another glorious (seriously!) day of work, my dad lies in his bed, under hospice care, nearing the end of his time on this earth. Surreal, really. But it's the circle of life at it's most pure. Our struggles, our triumphs, and everything in between, are our own. Life …
Month: January 2018
Common Themes
Start and stop and start again. It's in the doing that matters. No matter how trivial, the effort is what counts, thoughts out of your head, words on the page. New job at work got things swirling in your head? New terms, new processes, new people, new demands and priorities, all piled up when the …
I Didn’t Know This About Sushi
[NOTE: This excerpt taken from the always AWESOME Seth Godin blog. Full credit to his experience, insight, and great writing. I read his piece, got the underlying message, but also learned something about Narita airport, sushi, and where to get the good stuff.] "One of the best airport restaurants I've ever encountered breaks my first …
Glue
It's good to be the glue. It's good to be the guy in middle, exposed to various skill sets and perspectives and attitudes and goals. It can be stimulating, too. It's good to be the glue. It's good to be the one who can bridge the gap, to mediate, to help others understand. It …
Happy New Year 2018
New Year's Eve, mid-day. I'm sitting on the couch, getting some last minute donations buttoned up. There's family chatting to my left at the kitchen table and in the other room, kids are playing a game. One is watching a Disney show on the TV in the room where I'm working. Lots going on, lots …
1/2_Full, All GOOD 