No not a person but a task. My desk was a bloody mess yesterday morning so I spent the first hour and a half of my day cleaning it up. What a difference! I felt more clarity and calmness. I was more focused and less stressed, ready to move through the day. As I sorted through the mess, I found forgotten notes and ideas, sparking new thoughts a …
Music can transcend generations. I listen to a lot of different styles of music at my time at the wheel and often catch myself smiling when I connect with a piece of music that reminds me of certain places and moments. Music's universal language bridges gaps that can pass down emotions, stories, and memories. All of us can find common ground in m …
As the gardner in my house, I've learned a few things. Digging in the dirt is theraputic I love to trim trees and bushes but don't like cleaning up Weeds are the freeloaders of the garden world It's amazing how resilient plants are, especially weeds Gardening can be really tiring and tough on the back It feels like I'm contributing to a greener …
Here's a sign that indicates you're in a nice town. Imagine driving along when you notice a digital traffic sign posts the your speed blinks "Too fast...Slow Down." Instead of continuing to post your speed as you slow down, this nice sign flashes a cheerful "Thank You!" as your speed matches the limit. What a pleasant interaction. I'm happy th …
In the tradition of our hunter-gatherer ancestors, I woke up with the songs of birds outside my window, traveled a great distance, and braved the wilds of my kitchen. I hunted by foraging through the dense jungle of my refrigerator and the vast plain of my pantry. Armed with only my hands and arms, I gathered the ingredients, skillfully avoidi …
I had worn down tires and needed some new rubber. There was a choice, the same Continental's that were on my car or switch to a set of Pirellis. Since the Pirellis were cheaper I decided to take the chance on a new brand and it's a total game changer! It’s remarkable how fresh rubber can transform your driving experience. Now, every curve and cor …
No not some person or animal named eco but adopting an eco-friendly diet. This occurred to me this morning when I tied up the garbage bag in the kitchen. We throw out so much even though I'm an ardent recycler. I found this...something to think about when you go shopping. Start by choosing locally sourced produce, which reduces transportation …
We are at the cusp, an inflection point and Mustafa Suleyman, the AI CEO at Microsoft, has a new vision for the future of AI that is worth listening to. I would suggest watching this YouTube video to hear his point of view and the impact this technology will have. https://www.ted.com/talks/mustafa_suleyman_what_is_an_ai_anyway?
Waking up on a sunny Saturday morning, brewing some delicious coffee and venturing out my back door to feel the sunshine and listen to the sounds of suburbia waking up. I found a video so you can share in my experience. (BTW, there were three of them in my neighbors yard)
A silly family poem I heard every year growing up. Spring has sprung The grass has riz I wonder where dem boidies is Dem boides are on the wing Isn't that absoid The wing is on the boid
Did you feel it? I was in a meeting in Pelham NY when it happened. I thought it was so cool. People 300 miles from the epicenter felt the tremor which happened around 10:20AM yesterday The epicenter was about 4 miles southwest of Gladstone, NJ. According to the U.S. Geological Survey tectonic summary, the earthquake occurred because of “oblique …
In the warm embrace of Key West's sunlit grace, Fred, at eighty-two, stands in time's embrace. A decade's journey, with each year a marker, Mile 82, a testament, his harbor. Happy Birthday Fred :-) The photo
As spring approaches, many of you might be looking at your grills wondering what you might be cooking this year. For me, I'm a year-round griller/smoker but the better weather allows me to smoke longer with more consistency, not always having to tend to the fire. I was asked last night for my recipe for smoking baby back ribs. So here it is (d …
Is anyone else watching this on Hulu? It's a tragic comedy based in Chicago. I think this is a breakthrough series, similar to "Breaking Bad," that will change how series are made. It centers around a family in Boston and starts at a specific point in time, but goes into the past, filling out reasons for relationships through the exploration of t …
I had an unusual teaching experience this past week. Instead of the entire class on the screen, the format was a Zoom webinar. So I taught for two hours seeing only myself without images of the students or even hearing their voices. What I did was open the chat window and encourage the students to ask questions, comment, and respond when I aske …
It's Saturday...and anything goes.
