I’m pretty far from perfect or even consistent, sometimes. After all these years sometimes I feel locked in, sometimes I falter. One mantra I try to live by for sure: given the opportunity to help a friend, a family member, a co-worker … most of the time I think if I can, I do. ‘Cause …
Category: Attitude
Bad Bunny = MLK Jr.
Well maybe not exactly, but the message is spot on.
The Clintons
Lifted this from a Facebook post; not sure who wrote it, but it rings pretty true. The Clintons and Trumps are masters of public light, “ When the Clintons Testify, Trump Slides Closer to the Grave If Republican Chairman of the Oversight Committee James R. Comer thinks hauling Bill and Hillary Clinton in front of …
Really? 
Trump at Davos spoke at length about a variety of irrelevant matters, considering what should best be discussed at a global economic forum, Ridiculous, inaccurate statements and false boasts, but perhaps his most inane comment was this, “… Just remember, Canada lives because of the United States… They should be more grateful…”, Really ?? His …
More Mantras: Courage & Peace
I don’t have the catchy cliches like some, but there are certainly phrases that inspire me, phrases I try to hold onto, try to share and perpetuate, especially with my kids, This one of late, a good one I think, when someone is struggling with anxieties and even fears, “… Take back your courage, find …
Smashed
So much so, smashed, broken in the moment by a nasty flu, and three sick kids at various levels, can’t even finish the puzzle, Meh, let’s make it a good sleep and try again at it all tomorrow. #halffullallgood #nevergiveup #takebackyourcourageandpeace
Sleep & Heminway
So, so true. “Sleep was never wasted time. For Hemingway, rest was part of the work. Quiet hours when the noise dropped away and the mind reset itself. He believed in rising early, writing hard, and earning the right to rest. Sleep wasn’t escape. It was repair. A return to yourself. “I love sleep. My …
Dad^3
I have this hat my kids got me (with their mom’s help) for Father’s Day last year. It doesn’t mean I’m some super dad - far from it - but rather a dad three times over. I love it; the hat, and being a dad too. It’s really my highest calling.
I’m For The Humanists
This bit taken from the last NYT opinion piece written by David Brooks in his column. I couldn’t agree more. Let’s reject the nihilism of the many leaders at home and around the world with their small minds and authoritarian tendencies and choose humanism instead. I’m for the humanists. And thank you, Mr. Brooks. “True …
Walkabout SF
Scenes from a walk with an old friend. And lunch. And more walking. And talking the whole time. And really just ... soul time ... GOOD.