appreciating the everyday

Repeat after me Say it to Yourself Edges make me slightly nervous. Same thing with the higher overlooks of buildings. But I am not afraid of heights. It is the…

Hug it out Then let go Disney characters famously don't release a hug until the child lets go. This would be an outstanding habit if we all followed it when…

Grab the slide rule By the numbers Let's consider a world without numbers for a minute. Actually, that's using a method to measure, and this task is supposed to abandon…

Say cheese I see me over and over again If you live through enough years of school or work, you might get someone to mentor you. These nice folks are…

Hard to believe Simply Absurd Some humans are in the habit of limiting themselves. This routine starts early on, is very safe and makes it possible to meet achievable goals.…

It's a little laugh line Use a hot Iron Life happens with its own rhythm. Trying to rush ahead or remain in the past are both futile. The secret is…

It's just a little thing Pass the peas please Original families and early minders pass on indelible marks. These memories often affect personal behavior during holidays. The usual meet ups…

First responders The needy are everywhere There are humans who really like to help others. They seem to be doing for others endlessly. This drive to do for those seemingly…

The end is nigh One more time Humans keep track of time in a calendar form. The years break down into months, weeks and days. The days seem endless, the…

No stretchers allowed Everyone is a winner Athletes and the chronically ill usually hear the most about recovery. It is as if the normal stuff of daily life doesn't deserve…