Parallel experience, decades apart At the library, downstairs, in college, studying at a spartan desk against the wall, nothing but the sound of books, and other students, whispering here and there, Now, at work, at a stand up desk against the wall, nothing fancy, among the spare parts, boxes, and bins, the rest of the …
Author: jeff lud
Dad x3. Writer. Lion. @pacbio SCM. One Mission: Make it GOOD | Optimism | Resilience | Fam/Life/Biz | #halffullallgood #goodstuff
Around the World, No Screen
As I wrote that title I thought, “…a few different meanings for that one…” It could mean, “traveling around the world with no screen viewing…”, Or “…being in many, many places around the world where this is little or spotty electricity, and/or little/no access to the internet…”, Or what I meant it to be, Playing …
Celebrating Kerman, Service, Connection
Getting together this weekend to celebrate a friend, not so close to me, but always admired from afar, Circle of college friends I have varied connections with, common bond of school and class, Common appreciation and undeniable love and respect, best bunch, these peeps, bar none, Celebrating one of them and a high Ignatian honor, …
Easy (?) List
Daily writing promptWhat are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?View all responses Sometimes easy to answer, sometimes not ... mood is big factor with this question ... but just now, I can offer these five ... as the meander through my mind ... 1/ Any of my kids' smiles, any of their hugs ... …
Grounding
Get grounded, baby. Earthing for better health? GOOD. Just what is “grounding” or “earthing”? From Hooga Co., “🌎HOW IT WORKS: Grounding uses the earth's natural energy to improve health and well-being. The earth carries a slightly negative electrical charge. When you come into direct contact with the earth, either by standing barefoot or by using …
Blog Repost with Full Credit to Original Post By Gil Greenman (and James Madison): “Our Founding Fathers Predicted Trump”
“Men of factious tempers, of local prejudices, or of sinister designs may, by intrigue, by corruption, or by other means, first obtain the suffrages,… Our Founding Fathers Predicted Trump
Quirky Connection
Daily Prompt: “Describe something you learned in high school.” What gradually revealed itself to me in high school? My connections to people seem somehow different from others. I seem to experience rapport across groups, types, I’m drawn to many, and seem to have some linkage that establishes itself. Also, though I had (and still have) …
Eves Drop On Good Attitude
At a stop light recently, Sunny afternoon, car windows down, Next to me a grey Honda CRV, windows down too, Mom talking to teen-age son, I’m listening to Steve Winwood, “Higher Love”, in my right ear, Can’t help but hear in my left, bits of mom/son convo, “… two people can have the same experience, …
Ease In, Meditative Start
Prompt: “Describe one positive change you have made in your life.” A recent change in the manner I begin each day is helping my mindset quite a bit. Rather than immediately jumping into “work mode” — with email and calendar on the smart phone it’s easier than ever ! — but rather than jump right …
Pause, Adjust, Reset: Lemons & Lemonade
It’s the confluence of several things, for whatever reason not presenting in conventional manner, Week off with the kids has me a little caddiwampus. Taxes due, a major health event demands attention, kids’ schedules still full, main activities in play, That’s the way the ball bounces, so making moments of magic and respite mean getting …
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