Thinking & Doing
Never Underestimate the Power of Pearls
Don’t spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door … because time is as fickle as a prom queen and has “her” own agenda …
Heed the Wisdom of the Lorax
A three-minute Paris Agreement tutorial + a little advice from the Lorax: “Give a shit about what’s happening here. Recycle. You can do that one thing.” …
If Speaking My Mind Makes Me Childish, Hand Me the Crayons?
Acted a little ‘foolish’ recently. Or maybe I just refused to lie about how I felt? Childish? Eh. Call me immature : ) …
Please, Stop Grooming in Public Places
First, the nails. And now she’s peeling a hard-boiled egg. If “Suzy Chapstick” is on my flight, I might have to change my plans …
What’s Better for Breaking News, Social Media or the Paper?
News seems more real when I hold it in my hand. I see the faces staring at me, reminding me of the struggles and triumphs, sadness and joy that people, …
One in Four People Don’t Have Access to Clean Water
Finally. Water is being consumed more in the U.S. than soda … but at what price? Roughly 75% of single-use bottles end up in landfills. Makes you think, doesn’t it?! …
I Mean, it Seemed Like a Good Idea—but doesn’t everything at one point?
One moment’s decision can be something you regret forever, or something you revel in. Either way, it sticks with you … but, does it become part of your “destiny?” …
My Travel Style Has Gravity—unless Scotty’s available or I can get a pair of Ruby Slippers
Unless I can click my heels together, have Scotty beam me somewhere, or find a magic wand, chances are my feet are staying on the ground … and here’s why …
Be Like Dorothy (stop worrying about failure)
What if you slapped on your ruby slippers and just enjoyed the walk (or the skip) and all the people you meet, the things you discover—and who you become along …
Someone Should’ve Told Me the Stove Was Hot
Do I create a safe barrier with a “potholder” and touch it anyway? Soak my hand in cold water for a few minutes and then try and touch the stove …
Why Successful People Crave Disorder
Without Chaos, there can be no growth. Without Chaos, there would be no resolve. Without Chaos, there would only be nothingness … with Chaos, also comes greatness …
Is it Time to Limit Freedom of Speech?
How do we protect people from undue harassment and false statements that the anonymous sometimes make (internet trolls) without eradicating the most basic of rights? Freedom of speech is a wonderful …
If Homer Had a Blog
It’s quite amazing anything substantial was ever written before the QUERTY. Imagine Homer sitting around drinking his coffee when he realizes he made a mistake. Or that he needed to …
Is it Time to Reconsider the First Amendment?
The First Amendment is in the controversial spotlight (again) in part, due to the incident with ICE in Minneapolis—and it has me wondering how free, freedom of speech should be …
Would You Take Back a “Bad” Decision?
If we take back those said thoughtless decisions, true, we would get to take back the not so pleasant consequences, but we would also forfeit any of the good that …
Rainbows and Unicorns
I try not to think about bad things. I for one still trust in good—rainbows and unicorns are everywhere, sometimes they’re just a little harder to find …
What Does a Flamingo and a Sheep Have in Common?
Ever wonder who comes up with the emojis on our cell phones? I mean I get the smiley face, the sad face, the laughing face … but at what point …
What’s Your Impossible? (Don’t tell me you’re a master of origami!)
The art of origami is sort of like cutting the perfect snowflake out of construction paper—impossible. Just like there are talented individuals who create ice sculptures and giant sandcastles. Which makes me …
What the White Rabbit Taught Alice About Time
Alice to the White Rabbit, “How long is forever?” Sometimes, I wonder the same thing. Because it’s subjective. Right? You know what the White Rabbit said …
Was I Just Sexually Harassed?
I was 45 minutes late to the meeting. When I arrive, and I walk in everyone turns, conversation ceases, and I am instantly aware of the fact that I am …
DO! Even if You Know You Might Lose
What makes a human being hate another human being? The shade of their skin? Their choice in religion? Their political views? OR is it simpler than that? Could it possibly be because humans, …
What do Humming Birds and Time Have in Common?
A hummingbird buzzes around the feeder I have in my backyard—she’s there, I see her, but then as soon as I try to acknowledge her, she flies away. Gone. Like the …
Throwing Caution to the Wind
Attack life. YOUR life. The one you want. Not the one someone else dreamed for you. Not the one you feel obligated to live. And most certainly, not the one you …
Thou Shalt Not Linger
I hate seeing people waste time lingering over past decisions when, forgive the coined phrase, time is precious. If you ask me, lingering should be the eighth cardinal sin …
Empathy is My New Year’s Resolution
Not all that long ago, I met someone who introduced me to the idea of having compassion not only for others, but for oneself—and if you really think about it, …
How I Know Mother Nature Never Had Daughters
Do my daughters think Mother Nature confers with me before she makes her plans to wreak havoc on our one-time lovely, hot, sunny beach vacation? …
Time is a Relative Term
Last year, I let time have her way with me. Let her creep up and pass me by without so much as a glance in her direction. I squandered the present until …
Do You See a Tree, or Do You See the Forest?
When I drive or fly, I don’t notice the trees. I don’t see their individuality, their uniqueness. But they’re still there … independently even though I consider them more of …
Who Should Pay for the California Fires?
What if we (the people) make an itemized bill, payable in full, and deliver it to these idiot teenage boys? Demand reimbursement for their stupidity … a settlement, if you …
And Now, Abortion
When I was young, my opinions were reflections of my own thoughts mixed with my observations. And I didn’t understand the issue. I only understand the ideal that the perfect …
Is Adversity Subjective?
I have some inherent drive to always better myself, but also partially because I’ve never been in a situation so discouraging, so bleak, that it makes the bottom of a …
What Would Leo Tolstoy Say About Gay Marriage
All the same, while admittedly I am I applaud those with courage the courage to disclose a change in opinion. And I wholeheartedly bash those who would throw someone under the bus for doing …
The More I Know the Less I Understand
Education plays a prominent role in a person’s success, but, I think it’s illogical to aspire to educate the entire population … there’s just too many people. And there are …
What Does Your Fairy Godmother Look Like?
I never knew his name. But I remember his face. And I remember that he was kind. I’m doubtful that I’ll ever ran across him again during my life, but …
Sometimes, I Wish I Was a Secret Vigilante
I most definitely do not want to understand mankind that much. But if I could be Batman’s sidekick for one day, yea, that job I’d take …
Stop Hovering Over Your Children
My kids watch scary movies and have their own computers which I don’t feel obligated to regulate … meaning I don’t check their browser history every afternoon …
If You Could Read Minds, Would You?
Not me. No way. I have enough to do just dealing with my own thoughts, I sure as hell don’t need to be bothered by anyone else’s …
Finding Joy in a Busy Airport
Without a doubt, it is more MUCH MUCH MORE important that my children’s phones are charged than mine, at least when we travel, and here’s why …
Cell Phones, Laptops, and Amazon
Had the human race not acclimated to progress, we’d still be plucking our own chickens and roasting them over an open fire in the back yard …
Ever Have Too Much Time on Your Hands?
Ever notice that when you finally have the time to do the thing(s) that you day-in-and-day-out complain about not having the time to do, that you find it difficult, if …
Is the Diamond on Your Hand Worth the Blood Lost to Put it There?
Do you know the story behind the diamonds you own? Not who gave it to you, but where it came from? How it was harvested? …
Why the Hell Would Anyone Cut Coupons?
Are you a coupon queen or do you struggle and get frustrated like me? What’s your secret? …