And how amusing that I don’t seem to have much at all today. In fact, this is one of those days when I think I’d be better off crawling in a box and never coming out. Please tell me I’m not the only person this happens to (unless, of course, … Continue reading →
Leadership. Such a lofty term. Such a day-to-day in-the-dirt operation. We tend to think of leaders as lofty beings. People beyond our reach doing great things. But, in reality, leaders are you and you and you and, yes, even you. You may be a good example of a leader or … Continue reading →
I think Erin suggested this one. It’s not a term I use often, but its definition is simple enough, “fate or destiny.” This is where things get interesting for me. I will say I don’t believe in fate or destiny, but I do believe things happen for a reason when … Continue reading →
Juxtaposition. Isn’t that just the most amazing word? It looks intriguing and sounds the same. I think it’s the “x.” The official dictionary.com definition calls it a noun and defines it as “an act or instance of placing close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.” I … Continue reading →
I was sorely tempted to change this to Inuit (pronounced Eye-knew-it) — my polar bear character, who is likely to be more fun to talk about than integrity. But integrity is more important than my fictional character. The layman’s definition of integrity is “doing the right thing even when nobody … Continue reading →
Honesty is tougher than you think sometimes. We had a saying back when I was building communication systems for a large government agency. “The nice thing about standards is there are so many to choose from.” There are many kinds of honesty as well. The top three definitions from our … Continue reading →
My husband hates gravity. It annoys him to no end. He truly wants to devise an anti-gravity solution. He mentioned the other day that he thinks he has it worked out. Maybe he does. He’s an amazingly creative and inventive guy with significant engineering prowess. Although he was an English … Continue reading →
I suppose many of you know animal fathers don’t always play a role in their children’s lives. For instance, polar bears mate, then the mama bear goes off and eats. If she manages to gain enough weight for her body to support the pregnancy and her confinement in a snow … Continue reading →
Education comes in many flavors. I suspect most people think of elementary, junior high, and high school education, perhaps followed by college. What’s commonly called “formal education.” Technical training fills a questionable area, because most purists believe there’s a difference between training and education. With my advanced degree in Adult … Continue reading →
We need light for the colors I showed yesterday, but darkness has it’s value. There are people, my husband is one, who shut down without light. They just don’t function. They get depressed. They wan to go to bed. They have trouble accomplishing things. They need the light to function. … Continue reading →