appreciating the everyday

Heart before Head We often think that our big bad brains run the show. But our hearts were formed before our brains and are the real superstars of the body.…

A Fool for all Seasons One well-learned lesson from elementary school is the plight of the fool. In history books, the comical guy on the king's payroll was designated as…

Competition Expectations Athletes have a little something extra in their vault. Olympic athletes have a lot of something extra in their vault. It is a spectacular achievement and participation should…

Disappearance can't be seen Invisible stuff is hard to see. Even worse, it can be forgotten easily because there is no physical reminder. Time is the most common part of…

Good Old Days The common practice of looking back to a familiar time in the past that seemed easier is often referred to as the good old days. It might…

Advice as Opinion In the past, prior to the Internet, we had to depend on getting our advice from family members and nearby friends. With no social media to count…

Toddlers Question Everything The question most repeated by toddlers is the same one that adults should ask more often. Toddlers want the why behind all of the world facts you…

Interview Expectations If you were interviewing for the position you currently have, would you have some new questions to ask when invited to do so? Most job descriptions are written…

Just Blurt it Out When I was first diagnosed with cancer, I tried my best not to shock people that I had to inform. Family and friends were first and…

Continuing Arguments With fewer in-person meetings, office gatherings and social occasions to attend in the last few years, we have all had fewer arguments outside of our home. When home,…