From Francis yesterday: “Our love for others, for who they are, moves us to seek the best for their lives. Only by cultivating this way of relating to one another will we make possible a social friendship that excludes no one and a fraternity that is open to all. #FratelliTutti” And then today: “It is …
Month: October 2020
‘‘Tis the Season
‘Tis the Season, a playful way, to talk about a certain day, a certain way to be, to think, to be, most often ‘round Christmas we might hear it, say. But another time comes to mind, a thoughtful stint of when we might find, better insight as to how we might be, better for you, …
Practicing Moods
“Don’t touch my tiger. This is my ‘Don’t Touch Me Tiger.’” This rather mean phrase one of our kids spoke to another kid, her sibling. Oh, our three beautiful children. They can be rough on each other; like all kids, I suspect. Rather than react outwardly to this comment one made to another I — …
Lyrics Post: “Ice Cream Man”, Van Halen
I came to know this band just as I was starting to come of age. I was 12. I heard them with some cousins back East; Van Halen II had just been released. It was the beginning of a love affair, a visceral experience that goes on to this day. Eddie Van Halen was at …
The Unexpected
A bunch in life might go in this category. I think we humans crave stability as a result. Trying to create predictable, repeatable outcomes. But it doesn’t always go that way. The numbers you thought were correct aren’t. People you work with get sick or otherwise are unavailable to help with an important project. There’s …
On Track
How do you stay on track? Time is the obvious reference. How long does it take to complete a task? How much time do you have? That’s the guide we might often use. Our gauge to “percentage completed.” And then when we fall behind, we go back and consider... What can I do differently to …
At It Again: Seeking…
Calm. Respite. Comfort. A good meal. The energy and the attitude and the grace to carry it all forward into the week. All of the Above. YES.
Void
What fills the void? Not sure, what do I mean? In your personal time? In your work time? In your soul? The times when things seem unsettled, uncertain, a little {or a lot} empty. I find it’s things, the little things, day-to-day, these are the things that fill the void, that make it all worth …
A Week In Pictures
What a week; so many different aspects; here are some of the highlights. Early up, more often; helps sooth the anxieties of the day. Halloween is coming; decorations in the neighborhood. One of my favorite bands from long ago; listened anew; it was great. That debate; WOW; I wish I’d had a bit of whisky …
Turmoil? What You Might Do
Pandemic life? Economic downturn? Might just be the best time to start a business. How to come up with an idea? The old adage is true: SOLVE A PROBLEM. That is the essence of a business. The true entrepreneur is the hero's story. Joseph Campbell paints it well, the parallels, the path. Of this pandemic …
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