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 →
This is a tough one you guys. Can you do it? I saw this article on The 7-Day No-Complaining Challenge and decided to give it a serious go. In all honesty, before I get out of bed I promise myself that this will be the day. Some days my feet barely hit the floor, often … 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 →
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 →
“Part of life is to live it and enjoy it, and seize the moments that you find particularly pleasing,” a quote by Robert M. Parker, Jr. I created this graphic to go with the quote while awaiting the Blizzard of 2015 in New England. How will you seize your moments today? I plan to go … Read More →
