The void
There is a period of time, after the departure of a family member, whether it is temporary or permanent, where you feel an emptiness. So many different emotions: regret of…
Make your mark
I don't hear your desire Knocking down trees, kindling a fire Don't confuse my negative as thinking it's dire I simply aspire The layers of anguish, that languish, burn and…
Routines and Habits
There are a lot of books in the past few years about creating Habits. I had first understood the value of them from reading Awaken the Giant Within by Tony…
Reference Points
I've been traveling to Seattle often lately to work with one of my Engineering teams. I was warned about the rain and how it would be depressing, but I was…
Stilling my Mind
A few months ago, I woke up one day and realized that even though I had slept for over 8 hours, I was feeling just as exhausted as I was…
Here We Go: Blogging Again
So I figured to start out on this again the way I did almost 15 years to just start sharing my thoughts. I recall sending emails and posting on sites…
Book Review: Shoe Dog — 5*
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE by Phil Knight My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was such a great read. I've started to really enjoy autobiographies,…
Seeing the Trees as well as the Forest
In my alternate dream world, I live immersed in a world of arts and culture — traveling from gallery to gallery or show to show, allowing myself to get lost…
Book Review: The First 90 Days — 3*
The First 90 Days, Updated and Expanded: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels by Michael D. Watkins My rating: 3 of 5 stars An ok book -…