You’ve heard the request to ‘be somebody?’ Be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, and more. The request usually comes from an adult speaking to someone who screwed up. They ask why we can’t be better than what we’re in trouble for. It’s different when we’re in trouble with ourselves.
REWRITING HISTORY: HOW HARD CAN IT BE
April 15, 2024 by
People are rewriting history all of the time and don’t know it. If you repeat what you’ve heard to one person, and it turns out to be not accurate, what’s the big deal? Not so big for one person, but what if you repeat what you know to be false to millions of people? Do […]
NEW TRADITIONS FROM OLD: 100 DAYS AND COUNTING
March 21, 2024 by
New traditions aren’t always new, just new to some. The 100 Day tradition of throwing a party was new to me, but not new. When a new mom’s parents are born in China, there will be a 100 Day celebration. Now I wonder why everyone doesn’t have the same? It points to the differences in […]
A LESSON LEARNED BEFORE LIVING
June 2, 2022 by
A lesson learned is a foundation block for the future. Except when the lesson is ignored, the future looks bleak. Who wants a bleak future? Nobody, but here we are.
BOOMERPDX LIFE LESSONS? #1: MAKE AN EFFORT
March 23, 2022 by
Life lessons start with the first one. One lesson is more than enough to start. Get that first lesson right and the foundation is set for additions. #1: Make an effort you’re proud of.
DELICATE DANCE OF FRAGILE FRIENDSHIP
April 28, 2018 by
Can friendship survive if you say the wrong thing at the right time, the right thing at the wrong, or even the right thing at the right time. If someone says the wrong thing at the wrong time, the friendship is doomed. No matter what the relationship, the wrong thing at the […]
