Die trying
Almost no one ever dies trying. If you do, someone will make a movie about you. We love that story. The story we never hear is the one about the person who never tried. The reason? There’s nothing to tell. I don’t mean to be cavalier. I realize many have given their life in pursuit of good and […]
Figuring it out (of body)
I’m quick to point out the vehicular shortcomings of other drivers. It’s a gift of sorts. If your driving doesn’t meet my stringent standards for safety and style then I’m likely to let it be known. This declaration occurs whether there are passengers with me to hear it or not. It’s a play-by-play format that […]
Never cross the streams
“There’s something very important I forgot to tell you.” “What?” “Don’t cross the streams.” “Why?” “It would be bad.” “I’m fuzzy on the whole good bad thing. Whaddya mean, bad?” “Try to imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously and every molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light.” This dialogue […]
Great choices don’t begin that way.
Ever make a great choice? The kind that you remind yourself and others of repeatedly? You did just the right thing at just the right time. Cue the unicorns. It feels good to make a great decision and watch it play out. You don’t always get it right but, this time, you did. In the […]
Listen to Your Laundry
There’s a neglected heap of dress shirts threatening to rise up. They’re in my basement, likely conspiring against me, lurking in the shadows. “You grab his arms and I’ll hit ’em with the spray bottle.” I even bought the “non-iron” shirt variety to avoid this very moment. “Non-iron” is kind of like anything you’ve ever […]
You have a bucket.
There’s a bucket inside of you. Don’t worry. It’s invisible. My 5-year-old son told me, so you know it’s true. When you say or do something kind or uplifting, you fill someone’s bucket. When you bring them down you dump their bucket. It’s all laid out in a children’s book. What a simple way to convey […]
