Happy Winds-Day

Happy Winds-Day

Happy Winds-day It’s a rather blustery day today! These are the words of Winnie the Pooh, a good natured, honey loving bear who has been a well-known children’s story character for decades. I got to thinking about this blustery day remark as I was walking across my...
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff

Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff

Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff Don’t sweat the small stuff! Quite often I must remind myself of this principle when small matters begin to test my patience. Slow traffic, sketchy internet, untimely phone calls, demanding deadlines. In hindsight, these things were...
What’s In A Name?

What’s In A Name?

What’s In A Name? “What’s in a name?” This question posed by Juliet in William Shakespere’s iconic tale challenges whether a name truly matters. Her love for Romeo was hindered by a feud that existed amid their family… a conflict defined by inherited identity...
Defense

Defense

Defense “Dee-fense… dee-fense!” This chant will frequently echo across a sports arena, especially when the game at hand becomes intense. This prominent cheer of enthusiastic sports fanatics is often prompted by someone holding up a sign with the letter “D” in one...
Up The Down Escalator

Up The Down Escalator

Going Up The Down Escalator Have you ever gone up the down escalator? I recall undertaking this task in my youth, motivated by the desire to reach the top despite the difficulty involved. If you have ever tried or even thought about going up the down escalator, you...
Happy As A Lark

Happy As A Lark

Happy As A Lark Have you ever heard the term “happy as a lark?” I’m not sure how happy that would be, but some say it is happier than a dog with two tales. Either way, this age-old simile tags that bird as one happy chick. You see, larks are known for their untiring...