One of the main purposes of this blog is to further positive feelings, vibes, attitudes. Through snippets, tales, stories, recaps, I look to show and share the good, even in situations that sometimes don’t seem so positive on the face of it. When I was a kid I used to read the weekly magazine, Sports …
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A glimmer of hope, that’s what I find; That’s what I find when I look up close, when I’m open, eyes, arms, wide. A bit of hope, a friendly tone, an unexpected embrace, literally, figuratively, over a screen, A glimmer of hope, glimmer, not dimmer, brighter still, in a friend’s voice, my kids’ joy, gentle …
Our middle child, our solo chico has become increasingly entertained with Legos. I was going to say "obsessed", but I don't think he's quite there yet. But he certainly loves spending time with Legos. One collection is in / around the theme of Lego City. Is so fun, heart-warming, even gratifying, to see him lost …
A gentle wander to begin the day, begin this new year 2021. Thus the day, the year began. "Kids, let's watch the New Year's Day Parade...!" "Ah Dad, we want to watch kids' shows...", and so it's Liv and Maddie to start the day... And then I'm thinking about making bacon...I’m in the kitchen... I …
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Lots, LOTS to think about and share as we head into the new year 2021. A few thoughts as we get into it... So so much happened in 2020, and as the new year begins, I think about how we made it through 2020. Hell, some people, MANY people -- like more than 300,000 people …
Here’s a good list. Good for each of us; good for our fellow humans; good for the planet. Let’s start NOW.
As we round out this whacky crazy Covid-filled 2020, let’s not let the negative have the last word. Let’s sign off with an attitude of gratitude fir what went right, what we have to be thankful. And let’s let this Oingo Boingo song lift our spirits and tap our toes as 2020 draws to close. …
One of my favorite things, my true joys and foundations for a happy life is connecting with people from around the world. I’ve been fortunate to visit maybe a dozen countries in my life so far. Super blessed. I’ve been lucky to also meet folks through work from maybe a dozen more countries. I love …
Our buddy Mark said it for all of us: “To my fav peeps... Thank you for your friendship... Thank you Santa Clara [University]...” That last reference, to the college where we all met and somehow were blessed with a life-time bond. I sent out a text asking about Christmas menus, to these men I’ve been …
I remember when David Greene was a correspondent in Russia… That’s when I first heard him and learned his name associated with NPR. I remember I bought his book about travels and reporting in Russia. When he came back to the states and began his time with the NPR radio show, Morning Edition, and then …
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