It is a gray, dreary day. Neither of us wants to grocery shop in the rain. Yet, we must eat something. On the counter we assemble all the fresh food remaining in the house: 1 lb of carrots 3 large yams 4 overripe tomatoes 1/2 pint of mushrooms 1/2 bag of frozen corn 2 apples … Read more
I finally did it! After months of practice and preparation, I finally managed to execute a full headstand! OK, I could only hold it for a few seconds, but this was HUGE for me. I’ve had to overcome my fear of falling as well as the “story” I told myself about how I “can’t” balance … Read more
I watched the Academy Awards on Sunday nite and was, of course, THRILLED when Slumdog Millionaire won Best Picture. I loved the book (Q&A) and I wrote two posts about the movie back in December when I first saw it. I had to stay up past my bedtime to watch them open the envelope , … Read more
My wife and I recently completed a “remodel on a budget” on our bathroom. With minimal investment — new towel holders, a couple of shelves, a new rug, and some spray paint — we converted from a blue & mauve color scheme to a bold purple & white, which was a pretty dramatic transformation. But … Read more
“Do you really need that?” my wife asked as I dropped a dark chocolate bar into the grocery cart. “One can never have too much dark chocolate,” I countered. She gave me a look…. “I think you have an ample supply,” she offered, grimly. Hmmm. Curious, I set out to learn just how much chocolate … Read more
Are you are as happy as you want to be? Have you “succeeded” yet still find happiness elusive? Do you sometimes feel “stuck” in your career or your life, without a clear path to what’s next for you? If those questions caused you to pause for a moment, I invite you to read on. What … Read more
Today, I celebrate colored socks. Two months ago I offered my newsletter readers 13 ideas for changing the world, starting with themselves. One of those ideas (and the one most often commented on) was, “Wear Colored Socks (or something that adds a splash of color, flamboyant, or “wild” to your wardrobe). The concept is that … Read more
We drove to South Bend to see Syracuse play Notre Dame this weekend. While there we met up with our daughter and son-in-law, and his parents and his sister and her new husband. Fun time! It was cold. We did a little tailgating, but no one really wanted to spend a lot of time out … Read more
So, my wife and I are dogsitting for our “grand dog,” while my daughter and son-in-law are on a vacation in New York City. We see the dog (Heidi, a miniature black schnauzer) regularly, since we drop by their house every evening and take Heidi with us on our daily walk. She’s a sweet, well-behaved, … Read more
The Akron Marathon is this weekend, and I have two clients and several friends who are running. Should be a gorgeous weekend! Thinking about marathons reminded me of a recent discussion I was part of. I was a guest on a local public radio station show two months ago. The Sound of Ideas topic was … Read more