Walking the Wet String in Hell…
Everyone talks about people that are or were their role models. Some people pick movie stars, some people choose sports figures, some even select politicians (God help us!). For me the one true role model was and still is my mother, Violet McKenzie. She was of the old... read moreSquirrels are Rats with Better Outfits
I heard that line one day while watching Sex in the City and wasn’t quite certain what it meant but simply thought it was funny at the time. It brought to mind the funny image of some neighborhood squirrel wearing a Prada designer outfit. It wasn’t until I hung up a... read moreIn Chaos There is Opportunity
We have all had our attention drawn to the news of the current financial crisis, our fears of how we will be affected, and what direction our lives will now take. As I have listened to friends and clients over the last few weeks, what has come to mind is the phrase:... read moreYou Never Know Where Inspiration Will Come
This week marks a new direction for the blog, and it came quite by accident. First, I met this very inspiring person by the name of Paula. She is a life Coach and also a blogger. I follow her blog and we have shared a phone conversation and a few emails and the... read moreBecome the Rope…
I’ve been having an ongoing war in my backyard with a very aggressive squirrel who loves to eat the birdseed I put in my feeder. I’ve tried everything to stop him and installed a thin rope on the feeder thinking he would be unable to climb down it. I... read moreFocus…
Recently as I was preparing for a seminar, I was describing to the planner that the major portion of my talk would be on what we decide to give our focus. It made me sit down and really think about all the things in the run of a day to which we devote our focus. That... read moreFootball Tickets… But I Hate Football!!!
Most of my early life I followed football. I have three brothers who played little league so I knew the plays and when to provide a cheer when they ran with the ball, stopped a play, or encouragement and ice cream when they were blown off the field by the other team.... read moreYou Haven’t Found the Right Context
As a Psychotherapist I frequently see clients who are stuck in what they see as no-win situations and cannot understand why after all their effort, their struggle has not been more recognized. These are ordinary people, who in small ways everyday are doing... read morePhotography and Stress
Several people have sent me messages on the website and expressed surprise that all the photos on the blog were taken by me. I’m constantly taking pictures wherever I go… I guess as a way of capturing the thoughts that went through my head at the time. The... read moreThe Quality Control Department
As you set off on any venture there are always things to consider and tasks that have to be completed that you never in your wildest dreams gave a second thought. Doing a blog was supposed to be a fun way to get my musings online. Then comes the work of the thing. The... read moreWhen Did I Become a Widget… ?
I recently had a talk with my 82 year old father who shakes his head over all the changes he sees in American life. My father grew up in a time where you took a job, worked hard at it, and expected to work for that company until you died or retired. Now he sees... read moreEat Your Fried Zucchini and Keep your Mouth Shut
Did I mention that my significant other Alex is a software engineer and Russian? Since meeting him over four years ago I have come to appreciate Russian humor and the struggle of the immigrant to make sense of their home country experience in a foreign culture. He... read moreStay Connected
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