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 →
“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 →
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 →
Are you fishing to find happiness? Let’s bait the hook. Stop for a moment and take a breath. Exhale. If you ignore everything else that follows, remember to exhale, please. I still forget that part, which leads to constipated stress, which makes no one happy. So let’s talk happiness. We look for happiness in various … Read More →
I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions. It’s five days in and I haven’t been on the bike yet — so there. But I believe in declaring your dream to give FOCUS to what you want to achieve. When you share your dream (vision, quest, desire) something wonderful happens. You put that dream into your … Read More →
Dear Friends, Here’s a new term for the new year: F.Y.A. Please read on, and share this. I thank you in advance. You are the (author) Hero of your own story. What will you do to write a Happily Ever After or Mission Complete ending? Is there something you know that you know is missing … Read More →
Dear Friends, As the year winds down I hope you are surrounded by people you love and those who love you back. Eat well, drink up and partake in all that is merry! I’m getting caught up in the season — decorating the house, baking cookies, wrapping a few gifts (I can’t wait to see … Read More →
Dear Friends, I know it’s not new, but what do you think of the Ugly Sweater craze this year? Love it? Don’t love it? Been on a Sweater Party Pub Crawl? Ugly Sweater 5K or other sweater-related event? I confess, years ago I had one. It was a very nice wool sweater with a bedazzled … Read More →
Dears Friends, I was inspired today watching Bo Eason’s video on not having a PLAN B for your life. You know the old term your mama preached: “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”? Have a back-up plan, just in case –- the sky falls down, s/he leaves you, you run out of … Read More →
