Why writing? That’s the question. Why not paining, sculpting, singing, playing an instrument, and any other creative outlet? Writing is simple, like running. One takes a pen and paper, a phone, a tablet, lap top, or anything else that contains and conveys words, and lays them down. For running it’s a pair of shoes. If […]
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.
HORSE, RIDER, YOU, ME, AND SECRETARIAT
November 27, 2023 by
Horse rider? It sounds like a strange thing to call someone, but I’m not calling. Instead, I’m referring to what I like to say is the magical formula to every successful relationship. When you go to the stables and saddle up, no one is confused about who is who in the role playing department. You […]
RISK MANAGEMENT FOR MARRIAGE
September 11, 2023 by
Does risk management apply to marriage? Only if you’re married. Single people have other risks to mitigate. So what are the risks for married people? The biggest risk is in not apologizing often enough. For example:
MATCH MAKER: BEST EFFORT vs GOOD ENOUGH
January 2, 2023 by
Being a match maker in 2023 means finding new matches. If you’ve been trying to introduce people because ‘they’d be perfect together,’ it’s time to adjust expectations for the new year. 2022: Why aren’t you married? 2023: Marriage isn’t for everyone.
MARRIAGE FORECASTING: WHAT TO EXPECT
October 15, 2022 by
Marriage forecasting includes the same elements as the weather: Sunny days, cloudy days, some rain, some more rain, more clouds. But we only remember the sunny days, so keep that in mind.
MODERN MARRIED LIFE FOR BEGINNERS
October 8, 2022 by
Modern married life for boomers like your’s truly was never going to happen. I remember a song from my parent’s record collection before they all melted: Kisses Sweeter Than Wine. Take it Jimmy.
OREGON COAST LIFE LESSON REVIEW
June 18, 2022 by
Does the Oregon coast offer a different experience than other coastlines? That’s the question. The big answer is, “The Oregon coast will kill you as dead as any other coast.” So stay out of the water? Come on, it’s the beach.
ANTICIPATION ANXIETY, OR “HOW BAD CAN THIS BE?”
April 2, 2022 by
New beginnings around here start with anticipation anxiety, sleepless nights, and carefully moving forward. Does that sound like your standard operating procedure, your SOP? It’s one thing when it’s on the job, another when it’s just you and you’re got an idea you want to figure out. Instead of the trusted steps of 1, 2, […]
MARRIED PEOPLE REVIEW: TRICK QUESTIONS OR NEW COMMITTMENTS
October 12, 2020 by
Five guys were going over the rules of married people with a past. The question was what to disclose to a wife and what to leave out. The men agreed that no good comes from giving too much personal history, but no one said why. I’ll help:
