In my last post, I talked about where Beth and I might spend the holidays. The answer, as of last night, is in the land of my birth – Westchester. It’s gonna be a family thing. Apparently, my stepfather, Jim, voiced his opinion that he is looking forward to Thanksgiving. He said this from a …
I like some traditions, but a lot of them have become progressively harder to enjoy. For example, I typically love the Jewish tradition of sitting Shiva, but I almost always dislike wakes. Evidently, I’m picky about how I approach death. I’m also picky about Thanksgiving and Christmas traditions. While I love expressing gratitude, hugging those …
Well, I got my ass kicked, again. That phrase was often used by a therapist we used as a married couple. Her name was Sarah Rubin and she used to go off on retreats to learn more about herself. Invariably, she would come back and say either, “Feh. That was useless” or, more frequently, “THAT …
Have you ever heard of binary thinking? Here’s one definition: “Binary thinking, also known as dichotomous thinking, happens when complex concepts, ideas, and problems are overly simplified into an either/or perspective. Binary thinking is black and white. Good or bad. Always or never.” BodyHelix.com An example of binary thinking is “should I eat something healthy …
Today, we presented two programs for daycare providers at a local conference center. The first presentation was a 30 minute keynote that included songs and a talk about running a successful family or daycare program. The second was a one-hour songwriting session where we wrote a song with 25 owners, managers and directors called “We’re …
Well, I just had my ass handed to me – again. After thinking that I had a really good grip on a contemporary issue, I learned that I had no earthly idea that I was dumber than a door. I’m using a bunch of cliches because it’s a convenient way to point out that I …
Have you ever gotten really frustrated when technology doesn’t work like it’s supposed to? I am guessing that the above question is like asking “Have you ever seen a tree?” In other words, we all have experienced technology failure and we have all been frustrated by it. Over the course of the last two days, …
It’s nearly 10am on a Monday morning and I’m still in bed. I got a flu shot yesterday and everything including my teeth hurt. Now, after taking some pain reliever, I could be up and beginning my day, but I’m lying here, instead, listening to the sudden bursts of rain on the metal roof of …
Every day, I receive a daily meditation from the folks at Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA). Here’s a part of todays message: “…we are clear that we are on a spiritual path and that every situation is a spiritual lesson. There is no way to fail on this path. Failure is the …
Today’s post is a repeat of one from earlier in the fall, a request for submissions to this blog from YOU. We will return to our regularly scheduled broadcast on Saturday! I am going to steal a concept from one of our favorite magazines,The Sun, and initiate a new monthly part of the Adventure called …