We did it folks — we stepped out of our comfort zone and traveled to Europe. It was an amazing trip full of culture, good food, and great company. I thought it might be fun to revisit some days of the trip through a series of blog posts — mostly so I … [Continue reading] about Eurotrip 2022 – The First Day in Paris
When will the slaughter end?
How long ago was the Columbine shooting, I wonder as I hear about another shooter killing a dozen or more kids in a school. What have we become that we allow this to continue? I've spent the following several hours, and, now, stretching into days, … [Continue reading] about When will the slaughter end?
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
I read the book Anxious People earlier in the year. After that I kept hearing about A Man Called Ove as Backman's best novel. The enjoyment I found in Anxious People came from the unique characters and their quirks -- odd couples, father and son, the … [Continue reading] about A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
Saturday Night Movie Review for Words on Bathroom Walls
Last night we watched a Prime movie entitled Words on Bathroom Walls. It's a story of a young man who gets diagnosed with schizophrenia (I'm not giving away the plot). It's all about the challenges of the mental illness and how it affects … [Continue reading] about Saturday Night Movie Review for Words on Bathroom Walls
Leadership – Meditation 1
It occurred to me a few years ago that everyday folks have different ideas about the makeup of leadership from their chosen political figures. So I'll start there. Leaders should have plans. They should be able to communicate plans in a way … [Continue reading] about Leadership – Meditation 1