As we sit at the precipice of a new year I share with you a poem written by the ever thoughtful and insightful John O'Donohue who passed away almost five years ago now. John lived his life with purpose and a seemingly uncanny connection with the truth of the universe. In his words I hope you find [...]
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Cheating is a sad and awkward dance…
I never cease to be amazed at how blinding affairs can be to folks' sensibilities. Often colleagues and coworkers can see the telltale signs even as the two with their heads in the clouds feel like they are acting as covert as Russian double agents. Yet those in the midst of an affair become detached [...]
Into thin air…
I spent about half the day today looking for two of my diamond rings that seem to have disappeared into thin air. I spent the second half of the day frustrated about the loss and trying to imagine where my rings could have possibly gone. I wondered were they lost or were they stolen? When I last [...]
It did my heart good…
I went to Bismarck yesterday to attend a retirement party for a friend who is moving on to a new chapter in his life after a long career at the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES). It was an opportunity to not only wish him well, but also to see a lot of folks I have [...]
A no-brainer…
Six men died yesterday in a collision between a pickup and a semi on I-94 in North Dakota. It is believed that the accident was due to road conditions and perhaps excessive speed. It is also believed that none of the men in the pickup had on seatbelts. Come on folks - this is a [...]
Same day, same sweatpants, same couch…
Well, it is the day after Christmas and I found myself in my typical day-after-Christmas mode - which is somewhere between being in park and reverse. It was a sweatpants, shower optional day. A day where I thought wishfully about all the things that should be done while noting my complete lack of motivation to do [...]
I wish you peace…
Today I wish you the peace that comes from looking around at the people you are sharing your time, food, and laughter with and knowing that you are blessed. Today I wish you the peace that comes from knowing that even those we have lost are with us in spirit and in treasured memories. Today [...]
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