I remember how we used to remark that some brand names became so iconic, they replaced the actual product name—like calling petroleum jelly "Vaseline" or tissues "Kleenex” or bandages became “Band-Aids.” These brands blurred the line between the product and its identity.  

I know my recovery -- discussed last week -- involves a process: physical therapy, exercise, rest, and not taking part in every activity I might covet.  There remains events I may not get cleared to attend.  I made clear to all that recovery must not get hindered by other things; this includes my work and various involvements.  

Is your glass half full… or half empty?Honestly, some days it feels like it depends on how much sleep I got. Here’s the truth: you don’t have to pick a side. You can be the dreamer and the doer.The hopeful heart and the practical planner.The one who believes in miracles, but also budgets for groceries. I switch between both depending on the day, the moment… or the mood.You?

Recently, my daughter in law Julie, who is a librarian at our local library, made an off hand remark about how much she values and enjoys her library community.  I asked her to expound upon her thought and, In part, she responded:  "Working in the library has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life.  Helping patrons who need all kinds of assistance has been extremely rewarding.  I've found my community, a place where I fit in and can be of real use to people."

I may not have as many T shirts as Fred, but I have a fair number.

SUmmer always goes bye fast. As we enter the month of August its ussually vacation time but there are always things i wantedt o do at the begining of the summer that its become harder to get to. The time goes by so fast, trips you want to take, concerts you want to go to, golf course you want to get to. ARe you doing all the things you set out to do in May or June?

Our flight was scheduled to leave NYC at 9:36 pm Friday night.  It did not.  

Before Covid I rarely, if ever, gave my clients my cell phone number. Covid quickly changed that policy, almost all of my clients have my cell phone number. The younger clients specifically ask for my cell phone number when they sign the retainer agreement.