A bonus second lyrics post today, another from RUSH, another tribute to Drummer and Lyricist, Neil Peart, who passed away last week. These lyrics are from the sam period, same album that “The Big Money” was recorded. The words spoke to me in a special way at the time, when my sense of local and …
Category: Insight
“The Birth of the New Negro”
Who was this man? What was his time? I didn't know. I didn't know until I listed to this particular Code Switch podcast recently. I didn't even finish it. But I knew I had to share it, capture it, finish it later. And then listen again. And again. Three voices tell the story: the first …
First-World, Any-World: Trials and Joy
Often things don’t go as planned; and certainly, they don’t always go as we’d like. That’s a common theme in life. A few First-World samples below that teach Any-World lessons. 1/ Adapt and overcome obstacles at work (and anywhere); don’t get frazzled. Pause, take a deep breath, take the next step. 2/ If your path …
Up the Ladder
Another day started with a loose plan, some things on the list, and then circumstances demand adaptation. A morning of easy pace stayed too easy, timing slipped, and we duly adjusted. It’s usually after the initial realization that things aren’t going in the exact-planned trajectory, that’s the most difficult. It’s also the time to make …
Unconditional Love
Wise people? I think wise people learn lessons from all sides, all sources, all situations. Or at least they strive to do so. Unconditional Love is a good topic to be open to for lessons from all sides. And while humans can certainly exhibit unconditional love, I’d vote for dogs as the most consistent example …
Outside Looking In
Came home the other night and the fam was watching “The Mandalorian.” They all have been home the last two weeks on school holiday vacation. I had to go back to work after the New Year. So I arrive to this show being on, and being told ever so politely, “Please don’t talk, we don’t …
What’s in that room?
Hmm...Room 1411...? I wonder what’s in that room. What do they do in there? It’s good to be curious. It’s good to ask questions. Keep wondering, keep asking, keep learning. Be interested in things around you. That approach everyday will keep your mind sharp. GOOD.
What’s in that room?
Hmm...Room 1411...? I wonder what’s in that room. What do they do in there? It’s good to be curious. It’s good to ask questions. Keep wondering, keep asking, keep learning. Be interested in things around you. That approach everyday will keep your mind sharp. GOOD.
Into The Twenties
Looking back on the 2000 "Teens", as with any retrospective, there's plenty of positive, and plenty of challenges too. Funny for me as a middle-age dude. to think about laying a firm foundation for the next ten years, the next decade, the future -- but that's how I feel about it, all the same. Our …
Roll With It
There’s plenty of wisdom wrapped up in the simple phrase: “Roll with it” ... So many references, but the concept is the same. It’s something like, “as a situation plays out and you have little or no leverage or influence that can change the immediate outcome, go with that outcome, accept it in the present, …
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