one.npr.org/i/776163853:776567704 Corporate Productivity Improvement via A MS Beta in Japan...what next...? #goodstuff
Desert
“The man in black fled acrossed the desert, and the gunslinger followed.” The opening line from Stephen King's The Gunslinger. I love it. During those first pages of the story as the hero pursues the antagonist through the desert, King writes in detail about how the Gunslinger is well trained to handle such harsh conditions. …
America: Being Open, Being Strong
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Global Warming, the United States, the Short-term, the Long-term. Democracy is messy.
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From Mundane, to Meditative
My mother ironed our family’s clothes for years. I remember the ironing board being set up in the laundry room, and shirts hanging there waiting to be ironed. All these years later, I haven’t “had” to wear neatly pressed clothes in maybe fifteen years; I’ve gotten by with gently frumpy a lot of the time. …
Humans, Animals, and (especially) Monkeys… It’s gotta be good!
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Beowulf, 0337.
“...But well for him that after death-day may draw to his Lord, and friendship in the Father’s arms!” I've read bits and pieces of the epic poem, Beowulf, over the last few decades. I'm back at it now, trying again to decipher and appreciate it with fresh eyes and open mind. It is, after all, …
In Wisdom, In Trust
Once again for further GOOD, sharing this insight from a reading prescribed for Saturday. It is from the Book of Wisdom, Chapter 3; There are readings too from the same day, from Romans and John also, but this passage from Wisdom is what stands out for me. "Those who trust in him shall understand truth, …
Forest for Trees
The old saying, "Don't lose the forest for the trees" applies quite often. In my case and this weekend, it's working to tighten up and execute on more actions for a variety of needs -- family, writing, an upcoming Lions service project, everyday chores and house/home maintenance -- but ALSO having a relaxed attitude, ready …
Bonus Post! Do You Like Thrills?
A (nother!) great piece from NPR's ShortWave... Learn why some people like thrills, or otherwise…why some do, some don't, why that's ok, and what we might consider in either case. #goodstuff one.npr.org/i/775173107:775256332