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". Â Author Susan Cain has written the book I have wanted to read for years. Â Â 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. Â I am taking this occasion to respond to an award nomination months ago from David at Lead.Learn.Live. Â His site is the place to go daily for some inspiration and fun. Â 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 →
