Activity versus Accomplishment

Activity versus Accomplishment

Activity versus Accomplishment  “Don’t mistake activity with achievement.” – John Wooden Have you ever heard the expression “running in mud”? It implies that the harder you try to run, the more your steps slip away…and end up...
Stay Plastic My Friends

Stay Plastic My Friends

Stay Plastic My Friends Is he advocating the continued use of single-use plastics? No, No, No, No, No…  Hear me out.  Please.   Did you know: People who rate in the upper reaches of happiness on psychological tests develop about 50% more antibodies than...
A One Legged Man Just Kicked Me In The Ass

A One Legged Man Just Kicked Me In The Ass

A One Legged Man Just Kicked Me In The Ass William Earnest Henley was an influential 19th century English writer, who lived from 1849 to 1903. As the editor of several literary magazines, it is said that he had quite an impact on the culture during his time. In 1875,...
Everyday is the Superbowl

Everyday is the Superbowl

Everyday is the Superbowl I think that many of us measure ourselves, and in fact ascribe our sense of happiness (or at least contentment) by…progress. I can definitively say that I have observed myself to be happier, when I feel I’m making progress. ...
The Groundhog: Prophet or Pariah?

The Groundhog: Prophet or Pariah?

The Groundhog: Prophet or Pariah? Photo Credit: Columbia Pictures & New York Times. 🙂 Most are familiar with the popular ‘Groundhog Day’ tradition…  Using the shadow of a large (albeit cute) rodent, to predict the onset of spring weather. And...