If you he she went through the Posts in this blog, you he she probably would notice one common thread… …but that thread isn’t exactly what I intend, at least not on the face of it, My main, fundamental theme is positive attitude, resiliency, making things good…that was / is the original idea, the forever …
Category: attitude
Grounded
Not a bad thing, grounded, wishing I was more so, just now, just now, Looking through the kitchen window, early morning, moon still high in the sky, considering my state, Realize that I would do well to ground myself each night, each morn, In my faith, In my efforts, In my experiences, In the gratitude, …
Gotta Say Yes
Do you enjoy your job? Simple question really, and in the end, I gotta say yes. I learn new things everyday, I have a direct and tangible way to contribute to the business every day, I enjoy the people I work with, The industry is very interesting and the technologies employed are amazing, Management has …
Leap Year 02/29/2024
Somehow, magic on this day. Not sure why I think so, but I do. Maybe because it doesn’t happen every yet, maybe that’s why, Yep, that’s when I think that it’s magic, silly really, to think so, fine, My great grandmother was born in this day way back when, before the turn from 1800s to …
Course, Run
“Just let it run it’s course…” Would that we could run one course for a lifetime, would we choose to do so? A job? A marriage? A home? A favorite pastime? If we could do it for the whole of our life, or most of it, would we? Could we? Should we? Interesting questions…whatever the …
The Guru
If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why? If I could be someone else for a day, it would probably be Rick Rubin, one of the most prolific, diverse, and insightful music producers of his generation…and maybe ever. His process, the people he works with, his insights… To …
Siren’s Call
I wouldn’t say I’m a techy guy, but I try to avail myself of useful technology when I can; tech that’s intended to make life easier. Like communication tools. They help for sure. Or can. But they can also intrude. Like MS Teams. I have it on my phone. It’s my personal phone. But Teams …
Children!
Describe the most ambitious DIY project you've ever taken on. Pretty easy to say, when all is said and done, I’ve built a few minor things, done some very minor repair in the house, I painted the house with some help one time, But by far, being a parent is the apex of do-it-yourself projects… …
In Between
In between, when the sun has long set, but is hours away yet, When you’ve had just enough, and you’re pondering more, When the coals are well-lit, but not quite enough hot, When you get news you didn’t want, before your reaction is sure, When you’ve given a lot, and you’re wondering, not, Enough already, …
Removing The Crunchy
Recently I was home with my kids during the first half of their Winter Break from school. One of the dishes I made that week was Gourmet Mac & Cheese; as part of a recipe it instructed you finish by melting cheese to crispy on top of the casserole in the oven. Crispy on top. …