Needy people, and who isn’t one, have their favorite toe tappers. Some are sad, some defiant, some just lost in the shuffle. But we all remember the one song that hit at just the right time. Then another for another time, and another and another and another. Whew, it’s needy time.
GOOD ADVICE FROM ‘THE EXPERTS’
July 6, 2023 by
Good advice comes just in time, right when you need it. First you’ve got a problem that stumps you, then you discover the solution. You read about it online or overheard a conversation in line. And you acted on that good advice that came from . . . ?
ROSE GARDEN FLOWER GIRL TEST
June 25, 2023 by
When the rose garden calls how do you answer? There’s only one answer when it includes a birthday for a flower girl. And with a flower girl. With four flower girls? It started two weeks ago.
FOUR FATHERS’ DAY FOR THE CYCLE
June 18, 2023 by
Four fathers in one family sounds like a lot? No, it’s just enough. This is the first time it’s happened and I can tell you it feels like a different Father’s Day.
LIFE GOALS: BOOMERS FROM 58 TO 68
June 12, 2023 by
My life goals are simple. Like Marcus Aurelius, I believe the object of life is very clear: Stay off the lunatic fringe. And?
FIXING PROBLEMS? START AT THE BOTTOM
June 3, 2023 by
Fixing problems begin with a strong identification. For example, the car rides lumpy and low in the back right? You may have a flat tire. That’s a problem that needs fixing.
BEACH LIGHTHOUSE AT WORK FOR SAFER SEAS
March 15, 2023 by
A beach lighthouse is essential for ocean swimmers. It’s also important for goofy people trying to catch a wave on a boogie board surrounded by surfers. And drifting further down and further down on a current. Then there’s the power swim to shore. Or else.
ANSWERING QUESTIONS FROM KIDS
February 16, 2023 by
Answering questions starts early for parents. Before they can talk, baby asks questions. They are the same questions informed parents ask, beginning with: Are we ready?
ONE SAD SUPER BOWL LATER, 2023
February 13, 2023 by
Me: It’s looking like a sad Super Bowl this year. Wife: That sounds so lonely. Just you and me and millions of fans. Me: That’s the plan. Wife: I miss the party. I’d even cook. Me: You sound sad.
LIFETIME LEARNING MEANS HOMEWORK FOREVER?
November 14, 2022 by
Lifetime learning means not quitting until you figure things out. It also means knowing what you don’t know and when to call an expert. This is when it gets dicey. You know what you don’t know, but still wonder if the experts know more. These are the lessons of when to listen and learn.
