Being wrong can be humiliating…..or, it can just be human. It seems to depend on how important it is for you to be right. Learning something new feels empowering. A new skill or hobby, new insight into your soul or psyche, or new understanding of the world and culture around us. It feels good toContinue reading “Learning and Unlearning”
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Goodness is relative
“I’m good enough, I’m smart, and doggone it, people like me.” Maybe if you grew up watching SNL like I did, you recognize this daily affirmation from Stuart Smalley. That was back in the days of Dana Carvey’s “Massive Headwound Harry”, Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey, and Chris Farley living in a van down byContinue reading “Goodness is relative”
What do you….
Hans Christian Andersen said, “To travel is to live.” While I appreciate the sentiment, I would argue that there is much more to living than travel. Community is developed at home. Family and friends bring joy and fulfillment to our lives that no beach vacation or tourist experience can ever match. That being said, IContinue reading “What do you….”
Second Chances
A couple nights ago, I laid awake in bed at about 3:00 AM. I’m not sure why, but I woke up in the middle of the night thinking about second chances. Sometimes they come after a colossal failure or near-death experience. Other times it may just come as new career opportunity, financial windfall, or evenContinue reading “Second Chances”
Love on the ballot
Vote for whoever you want. We can still be friends. One of my favorite things about living in the tiny, historic town of Jacksonville, Oregon is the annual Britt Music and Arts Festival. Every year, a variety of musical legends plays the outdoor venue on the western hill of our little town. Over the years,Continue reading “Love on the ballot”
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