This blog is for the warriors that surround me in my life - those who fight not only their own battles but also the battles of others. Warriors who operate in a base of integrity, but too often find themselves having to deal with others who live their lives from a place of fear. Warriors [...]
Tag: life
Serendipity
"Serendipity. Look for something, find something else, and realize that what you've found is more suited to your needs than what you thought you were looking for.” ~Lawrence Block I like the notion of serendipity. I like it because it represents to me the universe seemingly acting to advance your best interests whether you recognize them or [...]
Sensemaking…
While I was in Canada I received an email through our NDSU faculty list that delivered the sad news that Dr. David Berryhill had passed away over the previous weekend. I must say, I was shocked. The email offered few details and the only additional information that was readily available was a very basic death announcement in [...]
All big adventures must end…
Today is the last day in Oprah and Gayle's big adventure. Today we will spend the day flying through United States airports so there will be no more comments or complaints about the quality of my driving. My shoes will be checked and under the airline's care for the duration of the trip. The only [...]
Move over Harlequin novel and meet real life…
What does it take to connect to someone? Is it a shared ideology, a physical attraction, a knowing glance…what is it? Can it be all or any of the above? Is it as individual as two individuals can be? Does it require shared experiences, lifestyles, goals, language? Does it have to last a lifetime, years, [...]
My summer plan…
As an educator my years have come to be measured from August to May. I have to say, this past year has been a very long and tiring one. Regular readers of my blog are aware of the ups and downs and ins and outs of that statement. Not that it has been one without [...]
It’s the end of the world as we know it…and I feel fine.
I am just returning from attending a celebration for a former student who recently graduated from law school. I was happy that the world didn't come grinding to a halt so that I could see and visit with Dan (the recent graduate) and his lovely wife Meghan. God is good like that to me - [...]
THE NEW FORTY 