One of our most underutilized super-human powers is the ability to “go out of our way” to make good things happen. However, as a result of procrastination, dilly-dallying, vegetation and sloth, fewer “Good Things” end up happening than could or should … particularly things that are “Good for us”. We “don’t feel like it”, don’t…
RESETS are set-aside times and “spaces” for getting “breaths of fresh air” … turns of the kaleidoscope … moments for restoration / re-energizing / revisioning … letting some sunshine in … When I was still in the organized workforce (I’m now retired and a lot LESS organized!), I did a lot of writing and editing…
I have volunteered numerous times at a high school for at-risk students, helping with student portfolio evaluations. These “Portfolios” are laptop computer programs representing what classes the students are taking, what they are currently learning, what their personal interests are and what they want to do after graduation. The spectrum of students’ “readiness”, initiative and…
Posted to the FAM message board: “Humming birds have finally arrived! (7/25/2026, Wilmore, KY) Wonder of wonders: I replaced the nectar in the HB feeder earlier this week.” Dad * * * * * * * * * * * “Those lazy hummingbirds need to get off the welfare dole NOW and forage for their…
I have been struck by how human behavior so strikingly gets in the way of human development. We keep “acting like animals” and ending up debasing ourselves and regretting it! As it turns out, we ARE part of the Animal Kingdom and have evolved with all of the associated assets and baggage, primarily arising from…