Reflecting on this day, worthwhile indeed, to say, thankful for this day. Father’s Day. On this day, funny thing, things on my mind. I think about my own dad, now gone three years. I think about what he was to me, really, so much, maybe everything, to me. He helped me be me, the best …
Category: parenting
Summer Season
Summer is just upon us and the kids are out of school. Last season we set up a tent in the back yard for a handful of backyard camp-outs. The plan is the same for this summer; maybe a few more nights even. And as the kids have gotten bigger, it was time to upgrade …
A Thousand Mile Journey…
“Even a thousand mile journey begins with a single step...”, so the saying goes. Lots going on? Take this approach. More getting piled on? Same approach. One thing at a time; that’s all you can do, no matter how many things you have to do. ONE THING AT A TIME. So do the next thing. …
Snippets of GOOD
From an old friend, this quote, recently shared. I think it stands pretty well on its own. Enjoy. I did. Do. "As long as we observe love for others and respect for their rights and dignity in our daily lives, then whether we are learned or unlearned, whether we believe in the Buddha or God, …
A Child’s Wisdom
“This is peaceful” - Levi, my son, as we walked the woods recently with his sisters. Wind in the trees, sound like rushing water. So close to the metropolis of a million people, yet a world away too. Well-worn dirt paths, trails much traveled, loved. These places, those I want to insure my children know, …
Lyrics Post: “The Trees”
Timeless, and fitting. “There is unrest in the forestThere is trouble with the treesFor the maples want more sunlightAnd the oaks ignore their pleas The trouble with the maples(And they're quite convinced they're right)They say the oaks are just too loftyAnd they grab up all the lightBut the oaks can't help their feelingsIf they like …
Observations: Mother’s Day
Coffee & mochi donuts, Hawaiian style. Sticky green Mancha! Mama duck and two little ducklings crossing Pruneridge; Lone duck crossing Saratoga a little later; truck with hazard lights on, guy helping the duck to safety. his mama taught him well. My own mom, an afternoon patio visit. First time my kid had seen her stand …
Inside, Outside
Where we spend our time, inside, outside. Literally, and figuratively. In the world, in our heads. Who are we outside? Inside? The same, or different...? These questions churn through my noggin most days, challenge me, inspire me, forward, the stop! Then forward again. Striving to understand, live the truth, each day, nudge, speed, forward. Inside, …
What They See
Kids walking by the home office. Often early morning, but could be any time. My back to the door, stand-up desk, tapping away in the laptop; likely Excel or SAP, or toggling between both. What do they see? Do they know the efforts, the issues, the desire to do right by the business, solve the …
In the Wake: Misc., Weekend
Lots packed in; adventure, chores, errands, fun. With the kids, it’s all in the wheelhouse of what’s possible; and it was. Some good lessons both ways; and some little victories that add to the foundation of their future. So bright, I gotta wear shades; so bright, I gotta wear shades.
1/2_Full, All GOOD 