When I was six years old my class participated in a track and field day at a neighboring school. It was a bus trip away and the spring day was hot and sunny [a rare weather condition in that Northern area]. Being frugal, my Mom had packed me a lunch, which I devoured between running… Continue Reading
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The Joy and Time Travel of Anticipation
One of life’s greatest pleasures is the joy of looking forward to something good. We experience anticipation as the optimistic feeling that links our Past and Present into the Future, as an emotional guess of what is to yet to be. Anticipation is a reflection of both the hope and the confidence that moves us… Continue Reading
Surely Sweet Summer
There was a long, cool spring this year, and many people complained – repeatedly – wishing for more heat and sunshine. I grew up further north so the cooler weather felt good. The garden has also flourished, rarely needing watering. But today was a fine summer day. There was beautiful sunshine and big, white clouds.… Continue Reading
Beyond Keeping Up with the Joneses
When I was growing up “Keeping up with the Joneses” had an air of inevitability and a hint of disdain, as if someone was being excessive and pulling us along. Our culture seems to have gone beyond that level. Our shopping-oriented culture is now beyond compare, with warehouses filled with even more stuff. Nowadays, many… Continue Reading
Willow Creek Leadership Summit a growing success
Unlike conferences that focus on making money, the Willow Creek Leadership Summit focuses on inspiring and empowering leaders. Although run by a church, the Summit is widely attended by business people and community leaders who have heard about the amazing speakers and understand the great value this conference provides. The 17 Summit speakers represented a… Continue Reading
Setting myself in motion
Today I am laying the groundwork for new possibilities. Some days we are able to make progress on particular projects, but today I am building the foundation that will support my blogging, helping and communicating. I like working on websites, though I end up rediscovering techniques and using time learning to use the tools. I… Continue Reading
Let’s get going!
Sometimes what gets done is not what really needs to be done. I always have lots of things on the go, and even more jumping off my desk. It is time to focus on the creative, vital and inspiring projects that have waited earnestly as too many moons have spun past. I am putting myself… Continue Reading