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.
Category: Attitude
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 …
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. …
Do or Do Not.
“Do or do not, there is no try.” So Yoda said to Luke Skywalker during his initial Jedi training. Silly language from a muppet character in a sci-fi movie? Maybe. But there’s also some essential wisdom to be had. I know first hand. “I’ll try...” has been a central tenet of my effort just about …
Jesuit Martyrs of El Salvador
Quoting James Martin, S.J., as we remember these brave men and women who were murdered 30 years ago this weekend, because they stood for social justice, social change for the people. "These men and women paid the ultimate price for standing with the poor and marginalized in the name of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. …
Gettaway
Lucky for the little things. Lucky to be married to a great human, smart and patient and beautiful and thoughtful. Eleven years married, a mark we just passed. And so we’ve got a little gettaway planned. Nothing fancy, but it happens to be my favorite format: short escape to a place not far away, but …
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