Inspiring Quotes
As we go through life, we encounter short sentences or phrases from others which speak to us. These quotes might be comforting, inspirational, humorous, or otherwise just memorable. They don’t hRead More…
As we go through life, we encounter short sentences or phrases from others which speak to us. These quotes might be comforting, inspirational, humorous, or otherwise just memorable. They don’t hRead More…
I must admit it’s my greatest fear. Heights? Closed spaces? Losing my ability to get around? All of those rank high on my list. But my number one fear is not being allowed to die when it’s my Read More…
We all do it. When faced with the question of “Should I keep this or throw it out?”, we take the ‘safe’ approach. “Well, I might need it someday” seems like a reasonable choice, and the iRead More…
It’s a variation on the old adage, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Or in this case, “Senior citizens can’t adapt to the new technology.” The stories are rampant: Grandpa doeRead More…
Tipping. It has been a bane of American commerce since it was introduced following the Civil War. How much should I tip? Is there a minimum requirement or is it voluntary? What is the purpose of tippRead More…
In today’s connected world, it can seem almost imperative that we remain in touch with others 24/7. The ‘ding’ signifying “you’ve got mail” or a new text message or a new Instagram post cRead More…
“Regrets, I’ve had a few,” says the lyric of a popular song sung by Frank Sinatra, “But then again, too few to mention.” But by the time we reach our ‘golden years’, many of us do haRead More…
In another post, I wrote about various methods of keeping a journal. But that article didn’t answer the basic question – why should you consider keeping a journal in the first place? The interneRead More…
Anyone who’s been in any type of business knows the drill: Before any meeting or conference outside your own organization, you load up with dozens of business cards to pass out to other people at theRead More…
Reinventing myself? We have all heard the responses: “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” “That’s fine for young people but not for someone like me.” “I’m happy with my life just Read More…