Failure Sparks Discovery

How many discoveries are based on mistakes? How many solutions stem from errors? How many ideas come from unexpected events? A need or problem encourages creative efforts to meet the need or solve the problem. Plato (Republic) Don’t discount the creativity which occurs in the shower, when you are separated from your smartphone

Don’t Expect to be Thanked

Life’s Lessons Learned Late Do something nice for someone but don’t expect to be thanked Do something nice for someone Simply for the pleasure A Thank You, is a Bonus but, don’t expect be be thanked Waiting for a Thank You is a waste of time And, by the way: Always say Thank You

Sunday Morning Talk Shows

Replayed on C-SPAN Radio – Starting Noon Sunday Eastern Time Meet the Press (NBC) This Week (ABC) Fox News Sunday (FOX) State of the Union (CNN) Face the Nation (CBS) The Sunday Morning Talk Shows have always been a staple Perhaps reflecting the political climate, these shows increasing present diverse and extreme talking points against…

Fitness & Health

You take your health for granted, until . . . (and then it is too late) We heard a great podcast which preached that the best things that you could do (for good health) is: 1) Exercise, and 2) Eat Fiber which includes: -“Browns” unprocessed whole grains, beans, brown rice, whole wheat (no polished grains)…

It don’t hurt to ask

There is a bible verse: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. (Matthew 7:7) It’s good sense, and at least worth a try I am always surprised After a misunderstanding, which might be attributed mostly to me – there is a…

Do that which is not easy

Do something that you don’t want to do (especially if you want to prove a point) Be a bigger man, than is you first inclination I though this was a common saying attributable to someone else (but nothing came up on my google search) Nevertheless, it shares a well worn principle When I have buckled-down…

Vote

What if you marked Election Day on your calendar each year? And Participated in Voting Confirmed that you are registered to vote Do some Foot-Work -Print the Ballot in Advance -Research the Candidates and -Prepare for your Vote Make it a Priority to Vote on Election Day And even Encourage Others to Vote