A while back I wrote a piece entitled "Sublime Sunday". The basic idea was, find the joy and the peace in the subtle, in the mundane. I talked about laundry and hot coffee and being happy in the moment. Taking that approach a bit further now, let's diversify the application of this simple idea to …
Category: Tips
Kindness
this poem from "brain pickings"-- it took my friend's breath away- enjoy! KINDNESS by Naomi Shihab Nye Before you know what kindness really is you must lose things, feel the future dissolve in a moment like salt in a weakened broth. What you held in your hand, what you counted and carefully saved, all this …
A Little Hungry? GOOD.
It's a good idea to be a little hungry. Even used to it. Not starving, malnourished, or any other otherwise at-risk state. Just hungry. Here's what I mean. You want to be a little hungry so you don't over eat. It's all about portion control, at least here in the U.S. The restaurants, by and …
The Power of Silence
The power of silence can cannot be overstated. For some of us it's harder than for others. The effect can be a devastating tool for good. Consider serious conversation. Consider talking with your spouse, your kid, your employee, your boss. Make your case and then be quiet. See where it leads. Want a second, similarly …
Friday Faves, #44
This week's list is like a fine wine....it's tasty, and it will grow on your. ENJOY. Destination of the Week: Menlo Park, California. Not just a pretty face, not just deep pockets, but a complex and cool, mid-peninsula town in the San Francisco Bay Area. Check it out. More than once. Quote of the Week: …
Friday Faves, Issue #43
This week's list is all about beating the heat, 'cause it's pretty hot in this neck of the woods.... ENJOY! Destination of the Week: Cambria, California is one of the many great, quaint coastal communities on the central coast. Can't beat the coast to stay cool when much of the state is bakin'! Quote of …
Homework In the Backseat
I was talking to a good friend last night about his two boys -- his kids are several years older than my little three. In particular we were comparing and contrasting the way the two approach school, homework, sports, and...time management. One tidbit really rang true for me, and I think it will for most …
GOOD Lists
Ideas come from anywhere and everywhere. Sort of like the GOOD I talk about so often. One way I like to gather collections of good ideas is via lists. When I find 'em and I like 'em, I copy them into my journal. When I go back and review them is another thing! Need to …
Friday Faves, Issue #41
This week's list is in honor of an old friend who's getting married this weekend. ENJOY! Destination of the Week: Los Gatos, California. The first trendy, awesome little town in the Santa Clara Valley. Pricey place, but doesn't cost a thing to stroll the streets and enjoy the vibe. Quote of the Week: "I do." …
Friday Faves, Issue #40
Continuing with the theme established last week, let's take it the next step. What does the interwebs have to say about each of these tidbits...? Read on to find out. Destination of the Week: The baseline. Greenwich. Quote of the Week: "...we shall never surrender!" Band of the Week: Jet - "Are you going to …
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