I Hear America Singing by Walt Whitman I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear, Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and strong, The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam, The mason singing his as he makes ready for work, or leaves off work, The... Continue Reading →
Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast Club
I am joining a club called The Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast. The blogging club was started by Sandy and her excellent blog, Another Lovely Day. The club has a simple premise. Focus on things you have wanted to do and over time look more and more impossible or improbable and start believing in them. The club... Continue Reading →
On Intimacy and Porcupines
How close are we to each other at work? Take the word, Intimacy. Is this a term we should even consider when we speak about our work relationships? Yes we should. Intimacy from its latin root means to "make something known to someone else". Intimacy is honesty and yes indeed, implies a level of closeness. Researcher... Continue Reading →
Thursday Thought – Lighter than you Think
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. Every time is a time for comedy in a world of... Continue Reading →
Confucius, Einstein and Dory the Fish
Movement. It is good for the body. Movement is good for the soul too. Not moving and stillness are not the same. Not moving is stagnation and will lead to decay. With stillness we are centered and aware of the present. Out of stillness we build energy to move in the direction of our dreams, wants, and ambitions. Leaders... Continue Reading →
Thursday Thought – Connection and Service
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. From His Holiness the Dalai Lama yesterday. Given the scale of... Continue Reading →