What is bliss? How do we find it, make it, let it be so? It’s a leisurely day unfolding. It’s holding two of my favorite people as the early morning light seeps in through the windows. It’s a warm house. It’s putting things away and sipping hot coffee. It’s a second bowl of oatmeal with …
Category: attitude
Yesterday was Black Friday? Nope, FAMILY Friday
All the pomp and hype, and anticipation of discounts and deals...and I find myself pretty far afield. Not shopping; not at all. Instead? We had a slow start to the day; we rallied up and headed out to the central valley to see my wife's family, her brother and sister, specifically. Her sister is married, …
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“Chain Of Gratitude: Ari Shapiro Interviews 4 Musicians For Thanksgiving : NPR”
You had me at "chain of gratitude." Ari. Thanks for this piece! -jeff. Ari Shapiro names The New Pornographers as a musical act he's thankful for in 2019. That gratitude is passed forward to nêhiyawak, then Leikeli47 and finally to Chick Corea. — Read on http://www.npr.org/2019/11/28/782926637/musician-to-musician-our-5th-annual-thanksgiving-chain-of-gratitude
Be Thankful
Here’s what came to mind yesterday: “Easy to be thankful when things are going well; here’s to being thankful when things don’t go as planned, when things go sideways. Find the lesson, make the best of it, and go forward. Be thankful.” That sums it up, really. At least for me. It's proven itself over …
Brave
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 …
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 …
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 …
