For some time now, I've felt that something has been missing, something akin to a memory. . .a faint idea that was just a glimmer now, fading from my mind. Whether it is the busyness of life, or the effects of the brain tumor or treatments, or perhaps all of it combined. However, something recently … Continue reading Simplicity
When Things Don’t Go Your Way
"Man plans, God laughs." -- Yiddish proverb As the image above shows, sometimes things don't go the way we would hope or plan. Take for instance, my weekend: I felt extremely nauseous Saturday morning when I went to work my EMS job. I made it through the day and eventually started feeling better. But … Continue reading When Things Don’t Go Your Way
Being genuine
"Curiosity is the process of asking questions, genuine questions, that are not leading to an ask for something in return." -- Brian Grazer People... Pyschology… Sociology. . . Why people do the things they do. Act they way the act. Think the way they think. This has interested me for as long as I can … Continue reading Being genuine
Doing What You Love
"There comes a time when you ought to start doing what you want. Take a job that you love. You will jump out of bed in the morning. I think you are out of your mind if you keep taking jobs that you don't like because you think it will look good on your resume. … Continue reading Doing What You Love
Cheese, Bacon and Jalapenos
"People want honest, flavourful food, not some show-off meal that takes days to prepare." -- Ted Allen If you know me . . . If you're reading this blog and you don't know me . . . . You may start to get the idea that I like food. I like to cook. I like … Continue reading Cheese, Bacon and Jalapenos
Fried Chicken Woes and Workarounds
"We all eat, and it would be a sad waste of opportunity to eat badly." -- Anna Thomas I love a batch of crispy, homemade fried chicken. KFC comes close, but it's not the same as homemade (as in I don't want to leave home to go get it.) Unfortunately, I have never been … Continue reading Fried Chicken Woes and Workarounds
Profits, Loss and Potential
"There are more ways than one to measure profits and losses." -- Randy Pausch When I do my staff evaluations, I like to ask them four questions before I hand them their written evaluation: How do YOU think you're doing? What do you LIKE about your job? If you could CHANGE anything about your job, … Continue reading Profits, Loss and Potential
Jambalaya on the Front Porch
"Feeding someone is . . .for me, it's a way of showing love, by providing nourishment that comes from my own creativity and craft." -- Susan Wiggs, The Beekeeper's Ball Looking back at the events of last week. . . If I had to choose one moment that really sticks in my mind, it would … Continue reading Jambalaya on the Front Porch
I’m possible (because of you)
Often I am my own worst enemy. And you are my best cheerleaders. My friends, my co-workers, my family -- the significant people in my life. You are the ones who tell me I'm "amazing" or "awesome" or "wonderful" or "fantastic." Truth is, I'm not. I'm "stubborn" and "willful" and "determined" and "tenacious." And I … Continue reading I’m possible (because of you)
Share your Knowledge
"Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality." -- Dalai Lama I have no need to be immortal, let's get that straight. However, I love what I do and I realize from speaking with others that it is an interesting story (in a roundabout way) how I came from believing I'd be a secretary … Continue reading Share your Knowledge
The Road Back Home 