I write about living life well
A funny play on words creates the feeling of an epiphany at times. Yet, in the experience of emotions, our brains have a tendency to just feel instead of think. Philosophers and psychologists can debate the existential ideals of that sentence together and have at it. Let’s talk about ignorance. Ignorance is defined as a…
A few years ago I purchased Robyn an AeroGarden hydroponic mini garden so she could have fresh herbs year-round. It was a hit! We loved it so much that we later bought a larger version for growing lettuce, peppers, and tomatoes. Since then, we have had good results and have enjoyed the fresh and convenient…
Last week at a public business where several other people were waiting, employees behind the counter were entertaining themselves by talking loudly and rudely about other patrons as they left the room as well as talking about phone calls they were receiving. It was unbelievable and I could only think, “folks, there is always someone…
“Je pense, donc je suis.” As a mediocre French enthusiast, I have always preferred Decarte’s French writings and most famous phrase, “I think, therefore, I am.” While not a mathematician, I am a thinker. If I were to say what I have spent most of my life doing, it would have to be pondering. If…
VERBOSE – see also James Tippins. I like to talk with the right people about the right things. I love to make people laugh and feel at home. And I absolutely love to teach people things that they want to learn for their benefit. Each of these passions requires communicating. Whether through speaking or writing,…
The expression, “selling myself” has many meanings. Remember, that context is king when understanding everything. So, in this context, I am talking about presenting myself to others in a manner that helps them engage and ultimately agree with me. Here are a few examples: In an interview with a client the skills and expertise required…
I have always liked to dress. I don’t know what “dressing up” means except to put on a costume. In a sense, changing our look with clothes is like putting on a costume. I guess it depends on the context. When I say I like to dress, I mean I like to wear nice clothes…
In the mornings I like to make coffee (this is after the Belgimonster goes potty) and sit outside by the pool. I love mornings and always have. The birds are singing, and the light and coolness of mornings bring to mind all the best memories of life, even childhood, as we awaken with hope for…
On the morn of hurricane Ian’s trek across Florida, I overheard a local man this morning say, “I’ve been up praying all night and God has moved that hurricane further to the East. That’s my God!” While I do not decry this man’s faith or prayers, my immediate thought was, “Well, I guess the folks…
My son, Jacob, is a creative, genuine, and expressive kid. He’s a man grown at 20, but when he was little, he had some major fears. First, was the fear of bugs, any bug, any creepy crawly thing, he was horrified of it. Second, was the fear of vaccinations. Outside of those two things, he…