In Don Miguel Ruiz’s fine book titled “The Four Agreements,” his second agreement is: “Don’t take anything personally.” Boy, my life would have been less frustrating and complicated if I had followed this agreement early on. I think of all the times a friend, or even a …
While moving toward retirement, I’ve been throwing away a lot of my old stuff. I don’t consider myself a pack rat. Still, this has not been an easy task for me. Most of my things can be dumped without any regrets. However, I get these emotional tugs from some of the …
I bought a tuxedo last week. I couldn’t find the old one I wore 23 years ago. It wasn’t overused. I only had it on once for two hours. No one encouraged me to wear it again until a committee of our employees chose to have a formal holiday party last Saturday at a fancy …
I have a friend who likes to run a hundred miles in the desert with other folks who like to run a hundred miles in the desert. He’s smarter than me, but I challenge his thinking anyway. I try to find scientific support showing this isn’t a good way to invest one’s time …
Several of my blog friends have asked about Ben, who entered hospice care in May. It sounds strange, but Ben is failing in a most remarkable and wonderful way. As expected, his daily options are reduced. A hospital bed was moved in on the first floor of his home. He is now …
It boggles my mind. At times, I think I’m so special. One Lone Ranger defeating every challenge coming my way. How creative can one person be? No one else could face all of my challenges: bad hips and back, losing my car in a huge parking lot, dysfunctional windshield wipers …
The Dalai Lama is an interesting guy and a blessing to the world. However, I think he might be too smart and spiritual for me to fully comprehend. One popular quote that is often repeated deals with his thoughts about humanity: “Man sacrifices his health in order to make …
This may be my shortest blog post ever. I know some of you are whispering, “Thank goodness.” Transitioning toward retirement is getting to me. I’m busy thinking of all the things I can do and can’t do. How will this turn out? I hope I don’t get lazy. Will people …
I am so lucky. Many of my friends and associates have positively influenced my career and my life. I’ve been fortunate enough to have had meaningful relationships with some pretty bright and wonderful people. One individual who changed so many lives for the better was Aaron …
My latest fun book to read in my special living room chair is a copy of Gregg Shorthand from 1891. It’s a treasure, providing a narrow slice of life from many years ago. It made me think of the Perry Mason show that aired starting in 1957. There were many court scenes …
