We’ve all heard the kick-ass term: “Failure is not an option.” Do you know where the phrase came from? In preparation for the movie, Apollo 13, the script writers, Al Reinart and Bill Broyles interviewed Flight Dynamics Officer, Jerry C. Bostick to learn what the people behind Mission Control are really like. Bostick said the … Read More →
“And then what happened?” I asked this question of my daughter when she was about five years old. She’d drawn a picture of a meadow, with a brook running through it. There were trees and bushes. And a horse! (BTW: Not to brag, but she’s all grown up, and a talented artist.) She began to … Read More →
“Happiness is not a goal; it’s the by-product of a life well lived.” — Eleanor Roosevelt I got to thinking about the things I really enjoy doing, and why I don’t do them more often. For me, these things revolve around relationships, travel, food (includes wine), and writing. What do you enjoy? Do you find … Read More →
I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions. It’s five days in and I haven’t been on the bike yet — so there. But I believe in declaring your dream to give FOCUS to what you want to achieve. When you share your dream (vision, quest, desire) something wonderful happens. You put that dream into your … Read More →
I remember tacking up a handwritten note on my fridge that simply said: You can have a good day or a bad, it’s your choice. Kinda scary being in charge of your day, huh? #BFAT (Be F—–g Awesome Today) #FYA (Find Your Awesome)
Welcome 2015. God willing, we woke up today to celebrate the gift of today. We get to turn the last calendar page on the old year and welcome all the possibilities of a new one. I don’t know about you but I am a wonder-eyed child this time of the year! Thinking of all the … Read More →
Dear Friends, Here’s a new term for the new year: F.Y.A. Please read on, and share this. I thank you in advance. You are the (author) Hero of your own story. What will you do to write a Happily Ever After or Mission Complete ending? Is there something you know that you know is missing … Read More →
Dear Friends, As the year winds down I hope you are surrounded by people you love and those who love you back. Eat well, drink up and partake in all that is merry! I’m getting caught up in the season — decorating the house, baking cookies, wrapping a few gifts (I can’t wait to see … Read More →
Dear Friends, I know it’s not new, but what do you think of the Ugly Sweater craze this year? Love it? Don’t love it? Been on a Sweater Party Pub Crawl? Ugly Sweater 5K or other sweater-related event? I confess, years ago I had one. It was a very nice wool sweater with a bedazzled … Read More →
