"We like to give people the freedom to work where they want, safe in the knowledge that they have the drive and expertise to perform excellently, whether they are at their desk or in their kitchen." ~ Richard Branson Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com This has been a week of teleworking, team conference calls, … Continue reading Pro’s & con’s of being home
Random Thoughts
Teleworking, Wallpaper and Giggles
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~ Charlie Chaplin Amidst all the COVID-19 upheaval: the dire warnings, the sensationalist reporting of the worst case scenarios, the public uproar over the lack of ventilators and the snowflake mentality that no one dies and everyone should live forever . . . Oh. OH! Completely off … Continue reading Teleworking, Wallpaper and Giggles
Ch-ch-ch-changes
COVID-19 doesn’t change the beauty around us You may have noticed a change to the site when you logged on. You may not have noticed. It could depend on the amount and strength of your coffee this morning. Yes, I changed the theme of the blog. Theme -- as in the background colors and fonts, … Continue reading Ch-ch-ch-changes
Shifting Gears
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com They call it "social distancing" Call it whatever you want. Kids are out of school. Stores are limiting their hours (which is fine because they are out of stock anyway). People are now tele-commuting. Toilet paper is a distant memory -- just kidding foks, we HAVE toilet paper. Some of … Continue reading Shifting Gears
Coronavirus Concerns
I don't have any. Nope. I'm not concerned. Not with the Coronavirus. Viruses happen, routinely even. Influenza is a virus that kills many more people than Covid-19 has this flu season alone. Yes, "flu shots" or vaccines are offered based on what epidemiologists guesstimate the probable strain to be in any given year, but it … Continue reading Coronavirus Concerns
This Week’s Reads (aka What’s Next to the Bed)
"It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it." ~ Oscar Wilde Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Always. They say you shouldn't use words like "always" and "never" -- but I can affirmatively say there is ALWAYS a stack of books by my … Continue reading This Week’s Reads (aka What’s Next to the Bed)
Laughter
"If laughter is the champagne of life, then giggles are the bubbles." ~ Karen Steele I love to laugh. I like to make others laugh. Often, it's the act of laughing at myself. I do have a tendency to pull some whoppers when I make mistakes. I have no problem sharing those anecdotes. "Research . … Continue reading Laughter
Muscle Tension
"Stress shortens your lifespan." ~ Bryant McGill I try not to stress over things. My mindset for many years has been that worrying won't change a thing. If I can make a difference, then do so, if not . . . hunker down and weather the storm. Try to find the best of any situation, … Continue reading Muscle Tension
5 Things. . .3/2/20
The practice of positivity is something I’ve tried to excel at for years. I’m not saying I’ve perfected it by any means, but I can usually find a silver lining in any situation. The silver lining I find may not be best-case-scenario, but it usually points out that "things could be worse."For the past week, … Continue reading 5 Things. . .3/2/20
Shout to the Lord!
"My Jesus, my Savior, Lord, there is none like You; All of my days I want to praise The wonders of Your mighty love. My comfort, my shelter, Tower of refuge and strength; Let every breath, all that I am Never cease to worship You. Shout to the Lord, all the earth, Let us sing … Continue reading Shout to the Lord!