The Boy’s latest complaint about my driving is that I multi-task, including: Filing coupons while sitting at a stoplight Looking at store signs while driving Adjusting the iPod/radio station And a few other things that I won’t mention because he’s definitely right that I shouldn’t be doing those things while driving. {No need to mention […]
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Flashback Friday
Speaking of trigger events, I recently stumbled upon two videos that take me back 15 years to my time in Kenya. The Swahili/English pop sensation of 1997: The quick-to-learn tourist Swahili jingle: Enjoy! (Man, does this ever make me want to hop on a plane…)
Trigger Events
It’s funny how a smell, a conversation or an event can bring back strong, random memories from the past. I had that happen this weekend. We were back in town after a marathon weekend in East Texas (literally a marathon that The Boy ran). The Boy, marathon-worn and all, headed off to teach the youth at […]
Just Saying No
In the midst of reading books, meeting authors, cooking for others, running races, business lunches, networking events, teaching and planning parties this month, The Boy and I made a decision. We’re too busy and we need to say no. There’s not much we can do about our schedule through the first of November, but there’s […]
Stages of Involvement in Professional Organizations
My observations after finding myself, inexplicably, as one of the two oldest individuals at an industry function last week: Your 20s I’d be happy to do that – and that, and that, and that. Your 30s I’d love to, but I’m already committed to doing something other than that. Your 40s I encourage my people to […]
Wednesday Musings
The Boy and I met Hal Holbrook last night. He’s charming, witty and has lovely soft hands. I can’t wait to curl up with his autobiography. We’ve been watching Mad Men on Netflix. The costumes and sets are gorgeous, but the show is depressing. Hopeless, desperate, lonely people. After 20 episodes, we’ve given up. I […]
Vacation Casualty
I usually find myself dragging a bit after vacation, and this year is no exception. The problem this year is more pronounced. I simply can not get out of bed!! Lazy, I am. Overcommitted and run down, The Boy would say. And perhaps he’s right. I’ve spent a better part of the weekend looking at […]