Flying Pig

Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body. The above is a timeless warning from the book of Ecclesiastes – kind of reminds me of the old Home Depot slogan more saving more doing – less reading more doing 😊 That having been said, the Preacher didn’t say don’t […]

The Power of Encouragement

The Oxford English Dictionary defines Encouragement as “the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.” and it defines Courage as “the ability to do something that frightens one” I wrote last week about the 10%+ rule, structuring your life to have 10% of it outside your comfort zone.  If you were to speak to […]

Comfort Zones – Twilight Zones

I was thinking today about catchy tunes with ridiculous lyrics and “Twilight Zone by Golden Earring from 1982” came immediately to mind.  It was a new wave hit for the band and the opening riff and spoken beginning are certainly memorable to this day.  I was a freshman in college in 1982 and I remember […]

Gossip – “You’re so Vain” – “You’re no Good”

I love Spotify, and Audible, and Alexa….   I might be an Old Dog, but I love the new tricks technology keeps throwing down.  Spotify reconnected me to all kinds of hits from the 70’s that still hold up.  Carly Simons’ signature song and Linda Ronstandts’ double lament bring back memories of private mix tapes and […]