We all strive to save and accumulate assets. First one car, and then another. Then a house. Then maybe a boat. And then we need a […]

There are a lot of experts out there in the world, and I have to say, that’s a good thing. When something happens and you need […]

When you decide to grow a bamboo plant, you’re making a commitment. You plant the seed, water it, and wait. Year one – no growth. Year […]

Writing is an interesting endeavor. You put yourself out there. You make mistakes. You start over. You rewrite. And rewrite. And rewrite. You question yourself, wondering […]

My husband and I were on a road trip recently, and it didn’t take long before the windshield amassed a heap of dirt and bugs causing […]

Sometimes it’s fun to take a step back and look at the world. How do things happen? What caused the result that I’m seeing right now? […]

Sometimes the best way to make a point is through a story. Here’s one for you: One evening a father was tucking his small son into […]

Inspiration Is Essential One of the leaders of a company I worked for used to send out Thoughts of the Day on a daily basis. These […]

Saturday night my husband and I hosted a BBQ. We invited many friends that we’ve been lucky enough to know for decades. The party started at […]

First of all, I’m sorry I haven’t posted for a while. I’ve been out of town and couldn’t get a post done while I was gone. […]

HI All, I belong to a beloved poetry group and we have a meeting tomorrow. The assignment was to write a poem on Spring. Here is […]

I was pumping hard on our elliptical machine the other day while watching a news program. They were talking about a new product called an “I […]

Pride. There are those who will tell you pride is bad. Granted if it’s the kind of pride where you brag about yourself, then that’s a […]

One thing I’ve always prided myself on is my work ethic. I’ve always worked hard, and hard work does enable you to achieve goals. Thanks to […]

Before I say anything else, please know that I am one of those people who always tries to find the silver lining. There are times when […]

Recently, I heard a news report indicating that artificial intelligence cannot be programmed to understand humor. AI doesn’t get the punch line. I have to tell […]

There are times when a goal is so overwhelming that it moves you to absolute inaction. The hard work, the length of time, the lack of […]

I’m back from a recent ski vacation, and something I already knew was emphasized once again. I was skiing on steep, icy conditions with crowds of […]

Let it Flow Thoughts. Sometimes it’s a spigot. Sometimes it’s a drip. Sometimes it’s a drought. The key is to keep at it. First, let those […]

My father used to grow oranges and grapefruit in his yard at his old house in Florida. He used to go out every day and tend […]