When I got up yesterday morning the forecast was that it was going to rain, maybe even snow a bit just when I’d being taking…
Walk, Run … Stop to Sniff
I haven’t been on my treadmill very much lately. Instead I’ve been taking my dog on two to three mile walk / runs. Of course,…
Creating Your Motivation
In one of my journals I keep a running list of ideas for blog posts, podcasts, etc. I add an idea to the list every…
Think of it as Smart-Care, Not Self-Care
I’ve written about and talked about on the podcast about the importance of putting your oxygen mask on first. If you don’t take care of…
The Best I Can Do Today
Every morning I answer a question in my planner: “Who needs me on my A-game this morning”. Every morning I include my wife and daughter.…
Exponential Growth
I think we’ve all become much more aware lately about how something can grow exponentially. Two cases of COVID-19 becomes four, and then 16, which…
Joy vs. Happiness
I remember telling my wife that I wasn’t happy. I didn’t think I was depressed, I just wasn’t happy. A few days later I think…
Believing in Tomorrow
For several years my wife and I have wanted to get rid of our front lawn and xeriscape the space instead. This summer we finally…
Scotch in the Time of An Epidemic
About eight years ago I was diagnosed with an ulcer. For several months I gave up spicy food, greasy food, acidic food, alcohol, and coffee…
Experimenting Without Risk
Let me start with an apology. I’m using a golf story again. Sorry about that. This past weekend I purchased a new set of golf…
