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VERIFIABLE TRUTH MATTERS BECAUSE . . . ?

Verifiable truth came up the other day when I showed this picture. “It’s a halo.” “Yes it is.” “A miracle.” “Uh huh.” Or the reflection in a car window as I passed by. You need to keep a sharp eye out for those halos when they pop up.

IMPOSTER SYNDROME FOR THE TROPHY WIN

Just when you find a new celebrity crush, whether movie star, sports star, or blogger, they come out with imposter syndrome. They are in complete control of their medium, whether film, field, or the page, at least that’s what you think. Then you learn they are normal people with normal anxieties. Who knew the rich […]

REAL STRUGGLES? AREN’T THEY ALL

Real struggles begin with similar first words. From, “It’s a boy,” to, “It’s a girl.” Momma says good, daddy says good. What’s missing?

PRACTICE TIME FOR UNCONSCIOUS COMPETENCY

Practice time doesn’t have to bore you half to death, but it should. If you have the notion to do something hard, and do it consistently, it takes practice. Do it with no practice and what do you get? Surprised if it works out, but not surprised if it doesn’t.

HOARDING TIME: MEMORY LOSS IN AGING BOOMERS

Hoarding time isn’t the same as a balancing a stack of newspapers, or an envelope of hairpins in a box of envelopes with hairpins. It’s not the same because hoarding time is about keeping memories, memories of loved ones, places, and things. Things are what we see when we suspect someone is a hoarder.

FUTURE PLANS? CHOOSE THE RIGHT PATH

Who is making plans for the future? Now that the covid pandemic is over, now that there’s world peace, and you’ve reached your life goals, the future looks bright? Not so fast, my hopefuls.

SELF ESTEEM: TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE

Self esteem is the last defense against doing something regrettable. If you’ve ever needed to build your self esteem, you know the risks. The early build up happens while kids travel the route from grade school, to junior high, high school, college, job, wife and kids. That’s one route. Call it the traditional route. There […]

FEELING GOOD? LET’S FIX THAT FOR YOU

When you’re feeling good, letting the good times roll, don’t you wish it could last longer? Just a little? I do, too. But realistically, a good feeling ought to be breathed in and experienced for what it is, not captured in a jar and put on display. Why not live with expectations things will work […]

BEGIN AGAIN TO AVOID PERMANENT QUITTER ATTITUDE

Failure awaits those who forget to begin again. It’s one thing to walk away from mistakes, and only one way to make it better. You need to look at what happened, and begin again. Make a new mistake, learn from the process and fail better. I can’t recommend it as an every day thing like […]

PUBLIC PERSONALITY FAIL DISAPPOINTS YOUR MOMMA

Displaying a public personality means taking a side. Otherwise, why bother? If someone has something to say, by all means, get it out. Say your piece, then sit down. But that’s not the way it works. Too often they skip the part about sitting down. The correct way to present a public personality goes like […]