Cancer treatment. Are there two more frightening words in any vocabulary? If you have any friends or family in it, you know. But, if it’s never touched up anyone you know, they are only words. Just words in passing.
PERFECT TIMING: THE GOOD AND THE BAD
January 28, 2025 by
Perfect timing:The longer you work at something, the better you get. At least that’s the idea, the story, and it’s true. Sometimes. It’s not true when you don’t learn how do something the right way from the beginning. Take a playing guitar for instance:
SUN SCREEN? “BUT IT’S SO MESSY.” SO IS SKIN CANCER
December 23, 2024 by
Do you think sun screen is messy? Too runny, too pasty, too this, too that. Besides, you life in a rain shadow under cloudy skies. What do you need sun screen for?
STOMP OUT CANCER FROM THE KICK OFF
October 5, 2024 by
Stomp out cancer was the theme for the Oregon Ducks v Michigan State football game at Autzen stadium. It was a fitting theme in my family where cancer is no stranger. Maybe your family, too, but I hope not. Here’s what it looks like and sounds like:
BREAKING STRIDE, LOSING MOMENTUM, PICKING IT UP
September 13, 2024 by
Breaking stride matters when you’re the lead horse in a harness race. Do that and you’re disqualified. What happens when you breakdown in your regular day to day life? Who notices that? You. Or you should, since everyone else does.
MUNDANE LIFE? CONGRATULATIONS
May 6, 2024 by
Fear the mundane life, or celebrate the accomplishment? The more the pace of life speeds up, and you don’t, the more your effort shines. Who knew normal and ordinary could feel so good? But there’s a problem. Not everyone gets it.
RECOVERY ROAD POT HOLES AND HUMPS
December 5, 2023 by
Recovery road is paved with promise and hope. Most of all, it’s paved with compasses to stay on track. Whether recovery involves substance or emotions, staying on track is vital. How does that work?
CUSTOMER SERVICE BLOGGER: WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM?
April 8, 2023 by
“Customer service calls may be recorded for training and accuracy.” That’s fine, I’m recording too. But I’m not, I just say that to myself when I hear the recorded message before getting help. You can say it to yourself while you read this:
MEMORIAL SERVICE AT SEA FOR SUSAN
August 21, 2022 by
Speaking at a memorial service needs to hit home. Or don’t do it at all. I’m doing a short speech on a long boat three miles off shore. It’ll go like this:
HONOR LIFE WHEREVER IT’S FOUND
March 14, 2022 by
How do you honor life when you don’t understand how anyone could live the way some people live? First, try to understand instead of judging. Besides, if you don’t understand their way of life, chances are they don’t understand your’s either. Remember, it’s not a contest, but if it was, the winner is the one […]
