Regardless of what "it" is, I enjoy the challenge of figuring it out. Complicated twists and turns grab my attention and just smolder in my brain until I can start seeing around the corners. With full candor, it does not always work. But I always enjoy the challenge.
I was listening to a podcast where the podcaster was reviewing the new Star Trek show, “Star Trek: Star Fleet Academy.” At the beginning of the review the podcaster made a point of saying that he enjoyed science fiction and, therefore, was a nerd. I wondered why there had to be an association between enjoying science fiction and being a nerd?
Not too long ago, if you had an opinion, you talked to friends or family. Now you can post it for thousands of people in seconds.That sounds good. More voices, right?But here’s what really happens. The loudest voices usually win, not the smartest ones, and the most extreme posts spread fastest, not the most helpful ones.If a post makes you angry, you’re more likely to share it. That’s not an accident. Platforms are built that way.So now people don’t just disagree. They attack.
Superstition (stupid/tradition) says that today is an unlucky day. Historically, such negativity may stem from there having been 13 places at the Last Supper, but, then again, there were 13 colonies that gave birth to our great nation. In my immediate family, all birthdays include a 3 (pictured) and it has been my good fortune to have been married to Joanne for most of my life and she was born on November the 13th, which happens to be World Kindness Day and personifies her ❤️No Triskaidekaphobia here!
I have two takeaways from the Super Bowl.First: A good defense will always beat a good offense.Second: There is a time for everyone. Keep in mind that Sam Darnold, Seattle’s quarterback, was with four teams before he found a “home” in Seattle. One of his comments after the game acknowledged this and offered thanks to the team for the support and believing in him.It calls to mind “…to everything….there is a season…..”
I am faced with a decision about how I want to pursue my next job. Since mid-October, I have gotten very used to life out of work. I keep myself busy with lots of time with my dog and getting the "honey do" list knocked out now that my neck surgery is healing well. I am fortunate to have several companies interested in me with my past line of work in office automation (copiers, printers, scanners and such). It feels nice knowing I am wanted at my later age and it makes this decision a bit tougher.
I was in attendance last night at the regular meeting of Gotham's LI Dinner group. It was really cold out. My recovering sciatica wasn't feeling so great and I hesitated. But, I had promised to attend and so I did.I am so happy that I didn't give in to my initial inclination. Sitting around that table, cleanly and masterfully chaired by Shawn Bernabeu and Crysti Farra (with a little help of course from the one and only Rosalia), I was taken with how good this meeting felt.