“A day without purpose is a day I’ll never get back.” Lazy days sound good in theory, don’t they? The … More
Tag: writing
Respecting your right to live peacefully or a Tall Fence.
What Makes a Good Neighbor? They say you can pick your friends, but you can’t pick your family. I’d argue … More
The Hidden Challenge for Overachievers in Corporate America
“In Corporate America, Yesterday’s Success Often Becomes Tomorrow’s Minimum Expectation” I’ve spent my career chasing excellence, and for much of … More
Having a Day About Nothing (and Why It Scared Me)
“Doing nothing is better than being busy doing nothing. At 69, I can honestly say I’ve never had a day … More
Today’s Comedians
Today’s comedians and late night hosts often thrive on shock value. They push the boundaries not necessarily to say something … More
It sure would not be Jack Bauer
Ah, “If you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to?” At first glance, it … More
If you Fear Failure you will surely Meet up with Her in the Future
The Risks That Shape a Life When I saw today’s writing prompt—“What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed … More
How a 50-Year-Old Homework Assignment Shaped My Life
“Sometimes the hardest goals are the ones you don’t even know you’ve set.” The hardest personal goal I’ve ever set … More
Paintings and Antiques
When most people hear the question, “Who are your favorite artists?” they immediately think of musicians, singers, or pop stars … More
Life, Laughter… and the Occasional Sneezing Fit
My Favorite Pastime? When people ask me about my favorite hobby or pastime, most expect something like fishing, reading, or … More
Why AI Won’t Replace Human Creativity in Fictional Blogging (or Storytelling)
When I started my blog, I imagined AI as a kind of “power tool” for writing — something to help … More
What Would I Do If I Lost All My Possessions?
“Sometimes losing everything is the only way to gain everything that really matters.” If one day I woke up and … More
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