I used to say, even write at times, “it is what it is”. I would feel it strongly. I preached it. I passed it on as advice. Although, admittedly, the first time I heard someone tell me that in a meeting I frowned and “downgraded” in my mind. […]
More often than not my advice to anyone would be to not answer that phone call. I, myself, hate talking on the phone. It’s amazing that as a teenager I was constantly on the phone. Well, actually not really. I was on the phone until the age of […]
I love putting to-do lists together. I thrive om them. I get a jolt of energy from them. Yes, admittedly that is a bit odd. But I love seeing things I need to get done and putting a path together moving forward. I love seeing the checkmarks next […]
Some mornings you wake up wondering. Just wondering. You don’t know about what. But you are automatically wondering. You down a cup of coffee to wake up and hurry out into a sleepy world. That was me today. And, everything seemed topsy turvy. I walked out of the […]
I’m keeping it all short and simple today. My mind is a bit tired. My bones a bit achy. My wit a bit used up. I could certainly try to go on and on as some people tend to do in order to seem smart or just because […]
What I have come to learn in life is that sometimes people have misplaced loyalty. They are loyal to people who just may not be loyal back. We have all seen this time and time again. Many moons and a decade ago, a team member (person y) thought […]
The rocks rolled down the hill onto my body The marbles served as a pillow The stones are coming down fast and furious It’s a deluge and no way to stop them They keep coming and coming There’s a village pushing them on down No regard for […]
A long, long time ago in the mimiverse, I visited potential graduate programs across the country. I visited about six of them that I was giving careful consideration. One such program, which shall remain nameless, was interesting. It seemed like a great program where I could soar. There […]
My son loves playing video games. Not a big shock considering he is ten years old. Minecraft. Fortnite. Name it. Actually, that’s all I can name. In playing his games, he connects with other kids across the country. He has made some “good” friends from different places. And, […]
Take a seat Reflect Digest Soak your feet Call a friend Eat a pretzel Play with your dog Tap your shoes Take a step back Seek the bigger picture Get unmired Become unmoored Check your pulse Sing 100 tunes Count 1000 sheep Then seek a moveable feast Dig […]