Procrastination could just be a guy thing, not a sign of depression. Whatever the cause, I am going to be one of those last-minute husbands today, rushing around to select just the right card from the picked over selection left after the early birds claimed their worms (cards). And then it’s a visit to the chocolate shop, to pick the right treats. Oh, and did I mention … [Read more...] about I still have time for Valentine’s Day
Archives for February 2020
Going the long way can be shorter
My commute to work includes going through a small town. Most of the time, driving through the old downtown is faster. The speed limit is 25 and you cross the railroad tracks in the center of town, but it gets you back on the main road without going around the town. For my commute, it saves me several minutes, which is time I lose if I get behind a tractor on the narrow … [Read more...] about Going the long way can be shorter
Sometimes, It Is All Rainbows!
Yesterday was one of those days. Even though I did not get to bed until 3 AM, I was up a little after 8 AM. Not only did I have time to write, but I was able to spend time getting caught up on family matters. There is a lot coming up this year and staying up to date with all the plans is very important to me. Even the discovery of a mouse or possible mice, in the … [Read more...] about Sometimes, It Is All Rainbows!
Here’s my answer to “what is the best thing to ever happen to me?”
The answer is at once stunningly easy and ever so complicated. Obviously, being born was a highlight. Without that, none of this would be possible. And there are key benchmarks along my life’s journey that stand out. These include, but are not limited to: Learning to readLearning to swimGetting my first job delivering papers at age 10 so I would have money to buy … [Read more...] about Here’s my answer to “what is the best thing to ever happen to me?”
Success minus failures equal me
I suppose this is the sum of each of us. We all have our moments of brilliance. For some, it could be discovering a cure for a disease. For others, it’s the moment after spending hours making a repair, we hit the key and the car starts. What defines our successes can change depending on the day and what we are facing. The act of deciding can often be a success. Getting … [Read more...] about Success minus failures equal me