“It’s so much easier to suggest solutions when you don’t know too much about the problem.” — Malcolm Forbes October is National ADHD Awareness …
Pause. Patience. Perspective.
Parts of the yesterday really tried my patience. I had a wonderful opportunity to visit a friend in her new home and play a round of golf in beautiful 84-degree weather. The day was magical . . . until I started what should have been a 2-1/2 hour …
Bounce Back!
I recently had a major disappointment. I’d been working on a project for nearly three years. Having spent lots of time, energy, and money on this endeavor, I was ready to reap the fruits of my labors. The final assignment was to pass a very rigorous test. I …
The Power of Predictability
Seasons change. Winter turns to Spring. Spring turns to Summer. Summer turns to Fall. Fall turns to Winter. We know it’s happening. We have a pretty good idea what to expect. We can prepare for it. It’s predictable. For you Myers Briggs types, I’m an ESTJ — Extrovert, …
“I really thought you’d be more upset.”
A week or so ago my husband and I went to a BBQ/pool party. I really didn’t have any intention to swim, so I didn’t wear a swimming suit, just normal backyard BBQ attire. As it turned out, having a suit on would have been handy when I …
Start your day right!
This video resurfaced on my Facebook feed this week. The topic of the video is 10 life lessons from basic SEAL training, delivered by Admiral William H. McRaven. What I loved about this video is life lesson #1 . . . . start your day off by making …
Back To School Prep
We’ve had quite the beautiful summer here in the Puget Sound area, but the recent addition of back-to-school commercials reminds me that summer is coming to an end. Side note: I do not have any preferences about where to shop, but I have to say the Walmart Super …
Are you ready for a trip to the hospital?
Unfortunately, my husband and I had to make an unexpected trip to the hospital recently. As to be expected when leaving the house under those circumstances, we were not thinking clearly. Because we assumed we were coming back home within a few hours, we were woefully unprepared …
Every Day Is A New Start
I like to think of myself as a decent golfer. Not a great golfer, but a decent golfer. Because I spend a fair amount of time doing it, I frequently use golfing as a metaphor for a lot of life’s little challenges that get thrown my way. For …
Get ready to hit the road!
Memorial Day is the official kick of the summer driving season. Some of us may just be taking a quick trip to the mountains or beach. Others may be taking a long road trip to visit family and friends. No matter the distance or duration, it’s important to …