After 24 months, 2 vaccines, 1 booster, Maybe 100 masks (I’ve worn washable / reusable until several months ago), I turned up positive for COVID - 19. Tested twice, just to be sure. Well, it was bound to happen. I’m in good company though; Jungkook of K-Pop Boy Band BTS also announced he just tested …
Month: March 2022
Elevate The Voices That Need To Be Heard: Michael Franti, NO Violence
Lots of folks have spoken up about the incident during this year’s Academy (Oscar) Awards, w here actor Will Smith came out of the audience to the stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock in the face on live TV; Rock had just made a joke about Smith’s wife, for which Smith took offense. I’ll let …
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Straight Comfort: Ramen
Ramen fits the bill on many an occasion, versatile, yummy for sure. As a stir-fry, soup, or garnish, it’s an inexpensive, go-to item for everyone’s pantry*. Also, there’s so much variety in Ramen: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, all good. Ramen provides a terrific base for left-over vegetables of all kinds. Chop them up fine, toss them …
Wrecked? Easy Does It
Feeling sick, wrecked, smashed, stalled, off track? How to go forward? Next right thing? Easy does it. I’ve written about this approach before, and it bares repeating… Easy does it. Take your foot off the gas. Slow your pace, throttle back, Drink more water, clear your schedule, get more rest, take care of you, In …
3/27, Remembering GMD
Might have shared this before, my family is big on initials. GMD, my maternal grandfather, left us more than 20 years back, Still think about him, his lessons, his manner, think about that often, maybe most days, A hard worker, a fair guy, and educator and financially astute fellow, A cattleman, a cowboy of sorts, …
Train Wreck
Started the day with a scare, Covid, finally? Two tests both said “Negative.” Pushed through the day, gradually feeling worse, train wreck in slow motion. I stayed as long as I could, engaged as long as I could, then walked out. Napped in the car while the kids were at dance, then home and a …
Salvo, Unexpected Inspiration
Al Sharpton. Minister, Civil Rights Advocate. And a weight loss inspiration. I respect his path and his effect. But am applauding the weight loss. Lifestyle adjustment, discipline, and time… Voila! Gonna follow. At least a bit.
Touch Wood
Very common, Said frequently, I do it all the time. "Why do we say touch wood for luck? One common explanation traces the phenomenon to ancient pagan cultures such as the Celts, who believed that spirits and gods resided in trees. Knocking on tree trunks may have served to rouse the spirits and call on their …
Lights Out
Lights out, Rest yo, GOOD.
Spool Up, Redux
Oft used, words into my head as I come alight, Day underway, list begins to form, Written or not, Thoughts quickly turn to my colleagues, early shift guys, 529am? already on the clock an hour, Gotta spool up, day, work’s underway, Plenty to do, say, here we go, hey hey!
1/2_Full, All GOOD 