Let's start with this: I'm just your average, white American. Something like third, or maybe even fourth generation. I've pretty well always thought I was the most "vanilla" of ethnicities. I can remember in elementary school, classmates talking about being "Mexican-American", "Italian-American", etc...and all I had was "English, and Irish"...not much going on there. So …
Author: jeff lud
Dad x3. Writer. Lion. @pacbio SCM. One Mission: Make it GOOD | Optimism | Resilience | Fam/Life/Biz | #halffullallgood #goodstuff
POSITIVE = HAPPINESS
The following lines come from a company communication about a series of wellness the company is sponsoring this month. I fully support this program, and it's message. I align to this thinking. This perspective pulses through my veins every day. Super thankful. "Henry Ford famously said, “Whether you believe you can do a thing or …
Inside, Outside
Where we spend our time, inside, outside. Literally, and figuratively. In the world, in our heads. Who are we outside? Inside? The same, or different...? These questions churn through my noggin most days, challenge me, inspire me, forward, the stop! Then forward again. Striving to understand, live the truth, each day, nudge, speed, forward. Inside, …
Lyrics Post: “Zoo Station”, U2
“Zoo Station” — — this song broke the ice and set the tone for what was to come, in my humble opinion, when U2 released their album, “Achtung Baby”, following the world changing sounds from “Joshua Tree” and “Rattle & Hum”. The lyric, and sound, the vibe Zoo Station delivered, especially as the opening track, …
A Personal Reflection
A colleague and friend reflects on May 4th, 5th... “After the substantial grip that Star-Wars took on this particular date, I wanted to share with you some personal reflections on May 4th, as long as I can remember. So many lives lost about hate and the ultimate gift so many gave to free Europe from …
What They See
Kids walking by the home office. Often early morning, but could be any time. My back to the door, stand-up desk, tapping away in the laptop; likely Excel or SAP, or toggling between both. What do they see? Do they know the efforts, the issues, the desire to do right by the business, solve the …
In the Wake: Misc., Weekend
Lots packed in; adventure, chores, errands, fun. With the kids, it’s all in the wheelhouse of what’s possible; and it was. Some good lessons both ways; and some little victories that add to the foundation of their future. So bright, I gotta wear shades; so bright, I gotta wear shades.
BBQ Respite
Doesn’t take much to find a little respite. Old BBQ fired up, coals burning hot, does the trick. Chicken Thighs and Broccoli on the grill tonight. Day on the wane, weekend eve, late start to dinner, no problem at all. Evening breeze, kids in the yard, sun sinking low, all good. Thankful for the weekend. …
“I’m Scared”
I think I must have had these same feelings as a kid; it’s certainly a phrase we hear pretty often in our house: “I’m scared.” It’s a catch-all phrase that the kids use when they don’t want to do something, their anxious about it, or they are in fact, scared. The main strategy to combat …
Nighttime Banter
Nighttime banter, what’s the answer? Three little people, come alive, chase the steeple, as the nighttime wanes to bedtime, What’s the right time to drop the hammer? Enough of the clammer, time for sleep, TIME FOR SLEEP. Banter defined might inform, what’s the norm? “the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks” ~ ~ let …
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