Unexpected last few days, pace chunky, complete discretion inside no discretion, Wound up, strung up, stand up time, no choice, got to do it, Then through it, other side, surprisingly (?) spent, burnt, toasted, So pivoting to me, self care, pause to reset for the final week of the quarter, To give no quarter at …

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As all parents come to understand, you never stop learning about you children, about human nature, personality development, maturation to adulthood. Through all our kids’ experiences and struggles and learnings we come to understand that adapting and adjusting are cornerstones of a successful human experience. Ever adjusting, Like when your son is diagnosed with autism …

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Boiled down mantra, For my kids, For all kids, For everyone, For a better everyday, Like so: “Slow Calm Quiet At Ease.”

Learning to work in snippets, a true life skill that will serve you well. Snippet, a little bit, something special; the skill to work in bits, for sure something special. And clarifier if you will, By work I mean chores, professional work, reading, writing, just about anything… For most of my life I’ve thought (mistakenly) …

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I think most of my posts on this site are 100% honest. At least that’s what I strive for. Observations, perspectives, facts for sure…and honesty…truth. It’s all intended to be completely forthcoming. And that’s what I deliver. Sometimes in addition to being honest, it is a bit raw, more unfiltered. Here’s one. After two marriages …

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Taking the liberty of reposting this bit of wisdom from Scottie Pippen, basketball legend and celebrated complete man to another legend on the court, Michael Jordan. Amen, Mr. Pippen, AMEN. “ As you get older, you’ll realize that a $30,000 watch and a $30 watch both tell the same time. A Gucci wallet and a …

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Heaven forbid, The good, the bad, the ugly, Time to time, as I speed down the highway on the commute, Lane Two, or Three, my preference, There in Lane Four, far right side, cars sometimes slower than the traffic pace, Slower than I'd like, glance over, the driver is looking down, to the middle of …

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One of my favorite colleagues passed away yesterday from cancer; he had battled for several years; it final did it’s worst. Señor Carlos Flores. Somewhere in his early 60’s, I think. One of the most quietly friendly, most empathetic people I’ve ever worked with. Fantastic, dry sense of humor; yet always ready with a supportive …

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Belief. It comes down to belief. Believe in yourself. Believe in your place in the universe. And realize the courage is not the absence of fear; courage is taking necessary action in spite of the anxiety and fear, in spite of the uncertainty. Have faith, and do. GOOD.

I believe in Ideals, Institutions, and Democracy. I’m just going to leave this right here: “George W. Bush’s attorney general, like Bush’s VP, says he is voting for Harris: “It is the president’s integrity, honesty and respect for our institutions that may be the most important and reliable check on abuses of power.””