I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade… And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party.” –Ron White I have always found the old adage of taking lemons and turning it into lemonade to be a bit […]
I used to watch CNN all the time in the morning. It would help me understand what’s going to happen in the world that day. But then I stopped watching the news. Just stopped. I did like watching the newscaster Brooke Baldwin on CNN on New Year’s eve. […]
I’m tired. There. Done. Need I say more? Probably. However, when we say “so, long story short” we usually say so after twenty minutes of talking. Right? Why can’t we say it and mean it? Maybe instead one should say “in summary”. I’m tired of a lot things […]
I am a sunny curmudgeon. I’m often skeptical but somehoe manage to give people the benefit of the doubt. I’m an odd duck. But I do go by the mantra of “trust but verify ” i learned that the hard way. There’s certain people you have to put […]
I love the game of tennis. There have been some great players as well as personalities. I like the idea of hitting a ball with such ferocity and velocity. And, I most certainly appreciate the mix of intuition and strategy. Many years I ago I wrote about how […]
Everyday I strive to do a good job. In doing so, I often come across new bits of information that I digest eagerly. I like learning new things. Often, what I learn is specific to healthcare- my field of work. Which is great but I yearn to learn […]
We are constantly, as a daily endeavor, being asked to forecast the future. What will the weather be like tomorrow? Will stocks go down? And, no matter what job you may have interviewed for in the past, you were probably asked “where do you see yourself in five […]
During “regular” times it is often imperative to find moments of solitude. Imperative to find gifts for oneself. It may seem odd to note but one need to make appointments with oneself. I know I needed that reminder. Work could be all-consuming. Other’s expectations could be all-consuming. Thus, […]
Someone texted me a few hours ago that I was where I needed to be. Or rather, I was where I was needed. It is a most wonderful feeling to be needed. No one can discount that. However, I find myself second guessing my recent life choices. Six […]
From about 6am to 10pm, I am on work calls. This is daily. During the weekend it lets up a little. This distresses me to no end. I hate phone calls. Hate them. I prefer texting 1000 times over. I prefer videoconferencing. Phone calls are a nuisance. I […]
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