Delta

Δ is the 4th Letter of the Greek Alphabet Δ is used as a mathematical symbol denoting Change (of the difference between two values) When life takes a change and you cross a bridge – it’s an opportunity to change and do something different. Will you step Down and acknowledge indulgences, or will you step…

Yes (and . . .)

Y is for “Yes And” (ROFL Initiative) “Yes” is supposed to be the most pleasing word in the English language (Will Shorts) One of the basic tenets of improv comedy is known as “Yes, and…” Collaboration The “Yes, And…” Approach: Less Ego, More Openness, More Possibility (99u.com) Cross Polination How improv comedy skills became a…

7 Year Rule

Like any good Chicagoan, we participated in the Improv scene and even considered Stand-Up Comedy The standing rule seemed to be that although you might experience some early encouragement – as a General Rule: you have to suffer 7 Years of Bad Improv, before you should expect some success. Which is Common Sense It’s that…

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…