I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. - Henry David Thoreau
Use Your Shield
I am still out of sorts from the events experienced last Friday. Goodbyes take their toll. Anyhow let me begin to move on through my writing. I keep a deck of cards on my desk at work. These are not playing cards. The card deck is called the "Creative Whack Pack" created by Roger Von Oech. ... Continue Reading →
Some People Are More Certain
I am reading a wonderful book titled, "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking". Author Susan Cain has written the book I have wanted to read for years. I will share more from this book and its careful research in future posts. I thought I knew much on... Continue Reading →
My First Love … The Hobbit
The Hobbit Movie comes out this week. I am taking this occasion to respond to an award nomination months ago from David at Lead.Learn.Live. His site is the place to go daily for some inspiration and fun. Back in September he nominated me for the Booker Award. I love to read and thought... Continue Reading →
Verbal Bucket List
I read a wonderful post today on Forbes Magazine's website. The author, Jessica Hagy, listed her "40 Things To Say Before You Die". A verbal bucket list if you will. Each had its own simple illustration to drive the point home. I loved the list and please do read it yourself (link here). Each of... Continue Reading →
Thursday Thought – Warmth Without Cold
Note: Each Thursday I will post a little something to inspire us to finish the week strong. These Thursday Thoughts will be a quote, piece of music, artwork, or inspirational video. Congratulations, you made it over the hump and let's finish the week together. I am reading Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck. It is... Continue Reading →