Yearly Archives: 2020

Start at the beginning The beginning is not always where you think it will be. Sometimes the beginning is a little closer to the middle but it can be near…

Happiness is fleeting In fairy tales, the happily ever after comes after many trials. We are raised thinking that if we work hard enough, search wide enough, and choose well…

Arguments can waste time Looking back at my past, I can remember having arguments with myself repeatedly about things that had already happened. Real disagreements about how I mishandled something…

Night is waiting The allure of night combines mystery and danger. It is possible to enjoy these particular attributes on special holidays and occasions but usually we just fear the…

Alone but never lonely The person you are most often alone with is you. It is important to get really comfortable with this idea since there is no way around…

The depth of organization Most of us don't recognize our own methods of organization. The spices are mostly in the same place in the kitchen. The pillows on the bed…

Not Myself Occasionally, I hear my ordinary self talk to me. Sometimes, I hear me say "I'm not myself." They sound like true words spoken without pre-planning. This short explanation…

Secret training Things go wrong. All the time. Every day and night. The odd thing is that we are still surprised by it. Think about your life. It is doubtful…

Ordinary words The words and methods used to evaluate work often do not capture the personal thoughts we have about our own performance. Companies advertise that they are performance based…

Rain, don't go away I always envisioned that if I lived in London, I might have a selection of awesome rain coats and fancy umbrellas. Both practical and fun, the…