I am a very analytical person. In some people’s words, I think too much. When I look at a problem or task, I see infinite possibilities. Each path is no better or worse than any other until proven otherwise. I am not satisfied with the “recommended” solution. Even with anecdotal evidence, I yearn to try multiple options. I’m curious. I just want to see what happens. I Continue Reading
From Seasick to Seas the Day
I must have been a fish in a previous life. If not a fish, then at least something aquatic. I love the water, and never get seasick. I just returned from a week trip to the Florida Keys. While there, I stayed on a houseboat and spent the majority of my time scuba diving. True, I did spend multiple hours a day on dry land, but those hours were outnumbered by the ones spent Continue Reading
The Graceful Way to Weather Bumps in the Road
If I had to pick one word to describe my first downhill ski day of the season, I would pick “bumpy.” Perfectly groomed corduroy greeted me, even though I arrived midday. The frozen grooves in the snow had withstood earlier skiers without breaking down one bit. You see, the temperatures had roller-coastered throughout the week. The day before had been 40 degrees and rainy. Continue Reading
Dried Up Slug Seeks Warmth and Moisture
Lately, I’ve been feeling inadequate and sluggish. The evidence of my inadequacies stare me in the face on a daily basis. The kitchen is dirty. The bathrooms are dirty. The table is covered with paperwork. The decorative canoe paddles sit in the corner even though we have mounting supplies. The office is a disorganized mess. The calendar I make once a year Continue Reading
What Kind of a Chicken Are You?
Three chickens trembled outside the monster’s cave. Their bravado, exhibited back in town when they declared they’d face the beast, had faded with each step away from the safety of the village. Now, they quivered together in terror. The largest chicken recovered first. “I’ll confront the monster. I’m not scared.” He marched to the cave entrance, shoulders back. The Continue Reading
