I have a friend who has tried to get me to back off the way I approach people. Seeing things in black and white, right or wrong, truth or lies, efficient or substandard, makes that a difficult proposition to a person who sees data and logic, not necessarily human relationships. But not long ago, I… Continue reading negotiating…
Month: April 2022
integrity and what is truly important…
Integrity: 1.) the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles (Online Dictionary, April 20, 2022) Honesty… Honesty seems to be a lost trait among children. Adults as well. We exaggerate our skills to get a job. And lie to find a way to cover our mistakes. But no greater learning experience is had… Continue reading integrity and what is truly important…
customer no-service…
Not too many years ago, in my book, there was something called “Customer Service”. Companies prided themselves on how they treated customers, challenging each other to provide the best experiences. Gas Stations… Gas stations used to hire teenagers to wash windows, check car oil, pump gas, and collect payment. While the work wasn’t always perfect,… Continue reading customer no-service…
fetch…
Throw the ball and the dog will fetch it. Toss it again and it will go after it once more. And sometimes it will throw the ball itself just to chase after it. Did you know babies do that, too? I never did. Until now. Header baby was screaming and crying through the first part… Continue reading fetch…
the great shuffle…
There is a great shuffle going on in the world today. And it is happening at a rapid pace. People are being drawn to move from city to country, one location to another. The distances may be small or they may be great. It doesn’t seem to matter. The beginning… I noticed it beginning about… Continue reading the great shuffle…
shattered faith…
faith: 1.) complete trust or confidence in someone or something; 2.) strong belief in the doctrines of a religion based on spiritual conviction rather than proof. (online dictionary, April 10, 2022) shattered: 1.) break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces; 2.) upset (someone) greatly Faith… When someone is said to have “faith”,… Continue reading shattered faith…
I live with a computer…
I live with a computer. It isn’t very nice. At night when I am sleeping It opens up its eye(s). The darkest night is shattered When it raises its ugly head And the peaceful stillness of evening Changes from my bed. For just the briefest moment The darkness of the night Is no longer darkest… Continue reading I live with a computer…
conversations…
One of the things I dislike about conversations today is when the person I am talking to is carrying on a conversation with someone else at the same time. Their focus isn’t on us…it’s on everyone else. Suddenly, the relationship between us has become less than important. The person they are speaking with who is… Continue reading conversations…
no motivation…
Have you ever had those days when you just had no motivation to do anything? You get up tired. You drink the ubiquitous cup of coffee with no results. It’s gloomy outside. The kids are bouncing off the wall. But you have absolutely no motivation to do anything. Nothing. Nada. Zilch. Today is one of… Continue reading no motivation…
determination…
When we moved out into the country over 20 years ago, I was determined to live the country life. If I had to drive 45 minutes to the stores occasionally for certain items I could not get in my immediate area, I would do so. It was part of the trade off of living outside… Continue reading determination…