Not sure if I’ve written about this topic before in this forum. If not, it’s high time. If I have, it’s worth revisiting. Being brave is a core value and characteristic of living a happy and fulfilling life. If we don’t learn to have courage and be brave, we will struggle with new things, with …
World Toilet Day, A Week Ago
I've been thinking about this World Toilet Day thing...both while sitting there, and otherwise... it's celebrated every 19 November... and thinking about this short podcast from last week, on the topic therein... it comes to mind, rather than the angle the podcast took, I thought it was going to be different... I thought they were …
Let’s Talk Turkey
Silly term, "let's talk turkey." But the meaning? I like it. Get to the point. Get things done. Cut the deal. Figure out all the sides, what compromises are required if any, what give and take is needed, to accomplish the objective. Let's talk turkey -- let's get it done.
Helping Others: Do The Work
Nothing more satisfying than knowing someone else is better off because of your efforts. Simple stuff, really. Do the work. Dishes? Do the work. Fold your clothes? Do the work. Feed those who are hungry? Do the work. Someone needs a boost? Do the work. Chores to do? Do the work. It's just effort. At …
Feed the People
It's a practice born of our very species. Help each other. We would not survived as long on this planet without helping one another; considering the collective's well-being; lending a hand to those in need. Across cultures, across religions, across time, this practice has been at the core of human existence. I accept this behavior …
Good Recollections
Trees, Clouds, Sky Follow the sign... The wilds just off the path Backyard Established 1898 (the house, not the flowers) Coast Ocean’s Refuse Effect, Sun and Wind Nature wins. All these images from a week ago, on 30 hour escape with my dear love, Susan, to reconnect as a couple (rather than the 24/7 parenting …
Salad and Spreadsheets
What did I wake up to yesterday? Salad and spreadsheets on my mind, and thus the day began. And a pork chop, couldn’t forget the pork chop I was to make that evening. My mind was clicking from the moment I woke up. Lots to do, lots to do. And? The salad turned out to …
Lyrics Post: Sweet Emotion
Sweet Emotion, Aerosmith All those years ago, to right now, even last night, this song makes me tap along, sing along, and wonder just what this one’s all about. Wonder in a groovy, cool way. Groove along. Remember the riff, remember the refrain, dig it. Sweet emotion Sweet emotion Sweet emotion Sweet emotion You talk …
Simple Suggestions
Boiling life down into bite-size bits and basic ideas we can learn and hold on to day-in, day-out? Might just be a superpower secret to living a good and happy life. These are concepts we should not only live by everyday, but pass along to those around us, especially our children, if we have them. …
Remember Your Tools
What lessons, what lessons? There are always new things to learn, old things to remember. When doing inventory work, here are the basics you should have, beyond your digital or paper reference: 1/ pen 2/ marker 3/ blade (to open the box). 4/ packing tape, tape gun (to close said box). Be methodical; always methodical. …
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