'My Journal' Category
The Satisfaction of My First Google Check
I started with Google ads on my site nearly 2 years ago and I finally cracked the $100 threshold this past week.
Summer Memories in the Cul de Sac
I share Summer memories of 4th of July Bar-b-cue in the cul-de-sac I grew up in. Ahhhh, the memories of youth.
Memories of “The Land of the Lost”
The movie was very different from the 70’s series but I liked it as well. The best part of the movie coming out was the airing of the series again on the SCI-FI and CHILLER networks. These short series had the same effect on my kids as we watched them. Cha-Ka is nothing short of genius. The furry character with stuttery lines mesmerized my 2 daughters and my son thought he was hilarious.
A “Create Your Own” Life
Thoughts about taking ownership for my own destiny inspired by conversation with a friend, people watching, and Starbucks.
Doing Crazy things to Awaken Creativity
I recorded my weekly podcast tonight and it has a few ideas I think are worth sharing. I’m still building a fan base so no one called in, but it’s still one I think is worth listening to. The title is: “How and Why to Jump into a Freezing Pool.” Stay tuned to [...]
To Be Perceived Well :: Make it About Them
When I talk to people, I should shut up more. I should make the conversation about them. I should listen and take mental notes. I should not “strive” for an answer or a solution. On the other hand I should mirror back their thoughts and concentrate. I should not hang on the next response I am dying to give. If I am so smart, the right response will come in it’s time … when it is welcomed.
3rd Grade Storyteller in the News
What a fun memory of writing a short story as a kid and then winning a contest.
Time to Order from Mailboxixchange.com
About a year ago, I purchased my first mortgaged home. Some of you may recall me blogging about the experience. Well, after a year I am truly excited about looking into new residential mailboxes.
The Hole in the Dike
When something like this happens to you in teaching it is fun sure, but it is torturous because you have absolutely no one to laugh with until of course, the end of the day. Even then, with something this mercurial you have to be cautious who you share the joke with because maybe they might not find it funny.
Driving by Houses of My Youth
After all, we are all but the same set of characters in a similar story living lives of quiet desperation in houses that only live slightly longer. Note to self: Make every moment count.
