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Life During Wartime
I’m afraid that reason will triumph and that the world will become a place where anyone who doesn’t fit that will become unnecessary. ~ David Byrne I grew up during the cold war and as such, wondering if everyday the … Continue reading
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The transactional nature of relationships
When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. ~ Maya Angelou As a manager I pride myself on a few things, one of the things I really try to put a lot of focus on is … Continue reading
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Happy bright suns in a sea of blue
Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. ~ Stephen Hawking Recently, as you all know I recently spent … Continue reading
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Baja Whale Adventure – Part 3
The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life. ~ Richard Bach Over the last two weeks I’ve written part 1 and part 2 about this fabulous journey. … Continue reading
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Acceptance and Action for Happiness
Acceptance has never been an idea I’ve been very comfortable with. I think it comes from the fact that I had some tough times as a kid and the idea that I couldn’t change things was too horrible of an … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, action, appalachian trail, be happy, covid times, happiness, happy, life
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What an amazing time we live in
Man has a limited biological capacity for change. When this capacity is overwhelmed, the capacity is in future shock. ~ Alvin Toffler Ok, sure, we are living through a global pandemic, social media and the internet have us on future … Continue reading
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The Importance of Criteria
Acceptance of one’s life has nothing to do with resignation; it does not mean running away from the struggle. On the contrary, it means accepting it as it comes, with all the handicaps of heredity, of suffering, of psychological complexes … Continue reading
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I’m becoming my grandfather
Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength. ~ Betty Friedan I’ve realized something recently, I’m becoming my grandfather, my paternal grandfather to be specific. It really hit me looking in the mirror wearing a … Continue reading
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Don’t for the Simple Pleasures
Very often what it is that makes us happiest are the simplest things in life. One of those for me is the opportunity to have conversations with munchkins. I love the way toddlers think, they have not yet been jaded … Continue reading
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I Love the Fall
Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns. ~ George Eliot I love fall, there’s a smell on the air that always says … Continue reading