Strength with Style
In recent years I’ve taken up the practice of jotting down phrases and lines that come to me while I’m out and about. If I don’t, I’ll forget them. That doesn’t worry me much because it’s not like I actually…
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Firewalk, Anyone?
So I was reading someone’s account of doing the ‘firewalk’ at an event with motivational speaker Tony Robbins. The ‘firewalk?” you ask? Yes, it’s the ritual of walking over hot coals . . . barefoot. To answer your next question…
I Like Coming Home
This week I was away at a conference where I gave the keynote welcome speech. I really enjoyed it, and I loved interacting with so many people. And now as I sit in the airport waiting to fly back home,…
Let’s Talk Artificial Intelligence
I hear talk about AI everywhere I turn these days. Like it or not, it’s here with us. Here are some of my thoughts on it which I shared on the podcast The Quill and the Quantum with author and…
Waiting for May Flowers
I was just sitting and gazing at my new back yard, appreciating the beautiful green foliage edging the house in a few key places. The fragrance given from my lilac tree lingers ever so lightly now that it already bloomed…
A Spa Day Musing
I enjoyed a special treat this week – a body scrub and massage at a Korean Spa. Absolutely wonderful! The technician scrubbed my whole body with a brillo pad. Well, it wasn’t really a brillo pad, but that’s what it…
A New Walking Path
It was warm yesterday. Bright sun. Cool breeze. Nice walking weather. So I put on my hiking sandals and took off. It’s my first time out for a walk in my new home, the Lewis-Clark Valley. I must say, I…
It’s a Rainbow
A rainbow. Need I say more? What other natural creation can put such a smile on my face? Rainbows don’t appear daily, so it’s really exciting when shows up. Just because it rains doesn’t guarantee a rainbow will come on…
I Won’t Relinquish My Position
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s all too easy to get caught up in a whirlwind of stress, anxiety, and constant distractions. We find ourselves endlessly chasing after deadlines, juggling responsibilities, and seeking validation from external sources.…
Asking, Smasking . . . Why is it so Hard?
I volunteered to do some fundraising for a program I love and cherish. I’m going to make a donation and I’m sure others that have been a part of it will also want to contribute. Easy! So I wrote a…