When the music changes, so does the dance. –African proverb I didn’t go to my high school prom. Actually I went to only one school dance in high school. It was a sock hop. I didn’t have a date. I don’t remember if I went with some other girls or just met up with some girls when I got there. I spent most of the … Continue reading That one dance
I’ve always loved the story of Christopher Robin and Pooh. It’s a sweet tale of two friends who must separate and how they stayed close forever after. I can relate to it because I have moved often enough throughout my life, mostly for my education and my career and each time I have had to leave friends behind. Likewise, I have had friends who’ve moved away … Continue reading My Christopher Robin
I’m a wee bit naive. I always have been. When I was in grad school I lived in a duplex apartment with another grad student. Frank lived next door to us. He was 35ish. He had a really huge dog named Rocky. He drove a big SUV and had a boat. I used to talk to Frank every now and then. I took note of … Continue reading “Fiberglass” Sales
Am I brave? I really don’t think so. In the spring I attended a global leadership event in which bravery was the theme. It got me to thinking about whether I am brave or whether I have ever displayed characteristics of bravery. Dictionary.com defines bravery as courage. It lists these synonyms: intrepidity, fearlessness, boldness, daring, prowess, heroism, pluck, spirit, audacity, nerve, mettle, and spunk. So, … Continue reading Workplace Bravery
“In the deep, tacit way in which feeling becomes stronger than thought, I had always felt that the Devon School came into existence the day I entered it, was vibrantly real while I was a student there, and then blinked out like a candle the day I left.” (John Knowles) This is my favorite quote from my favorite book, A Separate Peace. I first read … Continue reading Favorite Book
Tower of Twins 