We’ve all heard the kick-ass term: “Failure is not an option.” Do you know where the phrase came from? In preparation for the movie, Apollo 13, the script writers, Al Reinart and Bill Broyles interviewed Flight Dynamics Officer, Jerry C. Bostick to learn what the people behind Mission Control are really like. Bostick said the … Read More →
“And then what happened?” I asked this question of my daughter when she was about five years old. She’d drawn a picture of a meadow, with a brook running through it. There were trees and bushes. And a horse! (BTW: Not to brag, but she’s all grown up, and a talented artist.) She began to … Read More →
“You can’t there from here.” We New Englanders know the irony of this quote, but the fact is, if you don’t show up at all, you will get nowhere, fast. I’m not sure how true this is, but I read these two quotes attributed to the legendary Woody Allen: 70% of success is showing … Read More →
When I recently found the salt/pepper grinder in the refrigerator…well, I thought that maybe today should be the day to stick to a single task. Perhaps I should look in the un-obvious places for those pesky reading glasses. Most people I know are multi-taskers. Me too. I say this with very little pride because it’s … Read More →
“Happiness is not a goal; it’s the by-product of a life well lived.” — Eleanor Roosevelt I got to thinking about the things I really enjoy doing, and why I don’t do them more often. For me, these things revolve around relationships, travel, food (includes wine), and writing. What do you enjoy? Do you find … Read More →
By it’s very definition, Zen is a total state of focus Zen incorporates the togetherness of body and mind. Maybe a little “out there” for some people, but I challenge you to look at a beautiful sunrise and not feel your body and mind come together. The moment this photo was snapped I felt that … Read More →
The mathematics of how you’ve already won a humungous lottery — BE F.A.T. To a biblical purist and my mother the correct answer is Sperm, “because God said so.” These were her exhaustive final words to my many inquiries about sex. Google Ask a Biologist and you’ll find all sorts of technical answers and proposed … Read More →
Shoveling snow yields the best day of the year Craziness right? It’s cold here in New England. We’re throwing snow where there ain’t nowhere to throw it! But I believe today is the best day of the year. Huh? A little frost behind your ears? Yep. I got to shovel and sweat under four layers … Read More →
Being brave is way cooler than being a Superhero. Okay, Superman and Batman and Catwoman notwithstanding, it would be cool to possess some super dooper power to ward off all the evil anti-heroes. But are they brave? Hell no. I’ve been bitten by a spider before and never acquired the agility to cling onto a … Read More →
Sadness comes in all shapes and sizes. From big deal life crises to the small shit. Right? It’s kind of like being in a funk. Tough to get out of it sometimes. It’s important to note that sadness is not the same thing as depression. Some suggestions to help: ~ Decide to be sad today. … Read More →
