If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Funny thing to me, this question, I’ve thought a fair amount about it over these many years, I always come back to the same place, The 408, telephone area code for Santa Clara Valley, the place I grew up and still live. I’ve …
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A Little Chaos? GOOD.
Is a little chaos actually good for us? Hmm, “…Is a little chaos actually good for us?…” I think it must be, it must be. It must, because chaos is a very common characteristic of the human condition. So much in life is often outside our control, It’s helpful to learn how to cope, respond, …
Long Time To Learn
What’s a lesson you’ve learned recently that shifted your perspective? Long-time-to-learn Lesson, ok to say No. Maybe only in the last six of my near sixty years can I tolerate saying No when the decision isn’t obvious. Would that my children will learn the lesson sooner: sometimes it’s best to say No. Sometimes (often times?), …
Sweet Sleep!
What do you do to improve your sleep? Such a great topic, the topic of sleep. Sweet sleep, I love you so! I’ve always enjoyed sleeping, napping, dozing, cat naps, But long hours of restorative sleep, yes indeed, that’s the very best for me, I’m a believer, here are some of my bits picked up …
10k? 7k? 5k? Whatever, Just Move!
Hit 5,000 steps today and drop your achievement here — we’re cheering you on! Funny thing related to this prompt, I used to strive for 10,000 steps a day … then read in a piece on body physiology, health, movement, steps, that’s actually there is somehow diminishing returns beyond 7,000 steps a day … And …
Forgiveness
If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be and why? If I could master one skill instantly, it would be forgiveness. I’ve spent more than five decades, trying to be better at forgiveness. I’m a lot better than I used to be, maybe except for myself, I firmly believe that, if we …
I Believe In Relationship
Write your guide to setting healthy boundaries in relationships. Serendipitous topic, “relationship”, boundaries therein. Nearly six decades in and two marriages down, you might think I would have another answer about relationships… But I think I can say that while my romantic / matrimonial record isn’t great. I’m certain I am better off in my …
Meme?
What’s your favorite meme? Sadly, don’t really know what a meme is … something to learn more about, starting with the definition…
A Few Basics
What’s the one luxury you can’t live without? When I read this prompt a few quick thoughts entered my mind, I wouldn’t want to live without, My cozy warm house, Apple Music, My TV with streaming service, My car, Refrigeration, An in-house toilet, Running water, This iPhone! Ha. But then what comes to mind are …
Life-Long Journey
Daily writing promptWhat’s the best way to build self-confidence?View all responses It's been a life-long journey for me, building self-confidence. I almost put the term "self-esteem" in the title, but then thought better of it. It's really confidence that has ebbed and flowed for me over the near six decades walking the Earth. My self-esteem …
