I’m Back!
I’m back! You likely didn’t even know I was gone, but I missed posting on this blog the last two weeks. Yes, I’ve been busy, but no more than usual. The first week of August I was away at a…
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In Memory of Peter
This week I write in remembrance of Peter Waite, former ProLiteracy CEO and adult literacy leader. He passed away last month. The news was unexpected. I was startled. He was only a few years older than I am and was…
I Like to Interact with People—Not Machines
This week Ray and I stopped for lunch at McDonalds. I stared at the digital kiosk to figure out how to place our order. Had there been someone at the counter, I would have just stepped up and asked if…
Help Me Celebrate my Birthday!
Three Go-To Questions
I recently had a couple of different occasions to share with people my three go-to questions when I need to make a decision about doing something. Perhaps you’re pondering whether or not to do something. If so, I hope these…
Roses for Everyone
I’ve been enjoying the flowers in my garden. But this week the summer heat took out the irises. The potted geraniums began to dry and die, followed by the petunias. I’ve moved them out of the sun and we’ll see…
A Leisurely Pace
I’ve been so busy this week—so many projects, so much going on. Yet I have to admit, that may be due to my pushing. I truly do have time to relax and let work develop at a more reasonable pace,…
Remembering a Party
This week I found myself thinking about a colleague’s retirement dinner from several years ago. I was the chair of the planning committee. After the event, someone told me how fun it was and hopefully I’d be able to plan…
Live Full. Die Empty
“Live full. Die empty” is a statement made by spiritual teacher Jack Boland. I have it written on a sticky note on my desk. As I looked at it this week, the thought occurred to me: Then why do I…
A Mixture of Dark and Light
What can I learn from this? What good will come of it? These are good questions to ask in any situation. They are especially good to ask when disaster strikes, catastrophe surrounds us, and we feel burdened. There’s always something…