Peddling fear is as old as the first recorded sunrise. “It’s getting hot and feeling hotter,” said early man. “If it keeps getting hot I’ll need a new wardrobe,” said early woman. “These animal furs will cook us both.”
FOLLOWING ORDERS WITH FELLOW FOLLOWERS
March 6, 2025 by
Following orders seems simple at face value: Someone tells someone what to do and the second someone does it. Done deal? Not so fast.
NEW IDEA? TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT
November 9, 2024 by
A new idea is not something to fear. You might hear something different, but not too different? Then give it a try.
NO FEAR, OR LOTS OF PRACTICE
August 21, 2024 by
No fear is a brand and lifestyle. As for the lifestyle, it’s a lie. Who’s not afraid? Everybody’s afraid, but some are more up to the challenge than others.
LETTING IT FLY? WHERE ARE THE WINGS
August 7, 2024 by
‘Letting it fly’ is another way of saying, ‘Is that all you’ve got?’ One of my goals in life is not backing down to fear. Am I afraid of a famous tea room? Yes, but I let it fly. How did I get over this unreasonable fear? I had help.
‘NOTHING TO FEAR’ WITH WINSTON CHURCHILL AND GEORGE CLOONEY
July 11, 2024 by
“Nothing to fear, nothing to see, move along.” It’s just Winston Churchill strolling in his front yard. We had a Churchill lesson at his place, then another in his London war rooms. Our dude didn’t have smooth seas on the trip to joining the immortals of history.
COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN
June 29, 2024 by
If a writer isn’t complaining, what are the other options? After a quick look since I came up with nothing, it’s praise. Praising. But we’re not used to praising. That needs to change.
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.
PERSUASIVE POWER OF WORDS NOT SPOKEN
August 13, 2023 by
My persuasive power, if any, comes with words attached. It comes with observation that hopefully morphs into helpful insights. Or, when I swing and miss it’s just another load of ‘look at me’ like my blogging brethren. Let’s take a look together, shall we?
LEAVING PORTLAND ON NEWSBREAK.COM? OKAY, BOOMER
April 10, 2023 by
Leaving Portland is nothing new. People decide to move on and that’s what they do. No hard feeling? Unless you click on Newsbreak.
