I’m the Boss
My boss was complaining in a staff meeting the other day that he wasn’t getting any respect. Later that morning he went out and got a small sign that read, “I’m the Boss.” He then taped it to his office … Continue reading →
Greg
Difficult Roads
“Difficult roads can lead to beautiful destinations.”
Continue reading →Words
We sometimes take English for granted, but if we examine its paradoxes we find that quicksand takes you down slowly, boxing rings are square, and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig. There is no … Continue reading →
Be a Hope-Giving Force
“Strive to be uncynical, to be a hope-giving force, to be a steward of substance.” – Maria Popova
Continue reading →Lawn Work
“Winterize your lawn,” the big sign outside the garden store commanded. I’ve fed it, watered it, mowed it, raked it and watched a lot of it die anyway. Now I’m supposed to winterize it? I hope it’s too late. Grass … Continue reading →
Unpraised Deeds
The deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised. – J.R.R. Tolkien
Continue reading →Relish Surprise
“Surprise is the seed of gratefulness. Become aware of surprises. Relish surprise as life’s gift.” – David Steindl-Rast
Continue reading →Money and Being Poor
“The fellow that has no money is poor. The fellow that has nothing but money is poorer still.” – Billy Sunday
Continue reading →Put Yourself First
“One key to maintaining your health and well-being is to make sure that you are putting yourself first. When you’re on a plane, just before takeoff, you’ll hear, ‘In case of emergency, secure your own oxygen mask first.’ The airlines … Continue reading →
Rekindling Our Inner Light
“Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being. Each of us owes the deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this inner light.” – Dr. Albert Schweitzer
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