Monthly Archives: June 2010

It’s Not Me, It’s You

After a particularly trying day with our newborn my wife was explaining how he was fighting her all day long, how he just didn’t want to sleep. This battle throughout the day had exhausted her.  Imagine battling all day… it … Continue reading →

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June 30, 2010 | Posted in Uncategorized

How to Manage a To Do List

Being that time management is a buzz phrase these days, I’ll toss my ideas into the ring for your consideration. It used to be that I had a ‘to do’ list that stretched to three pages in length.   I … Continue reading →

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June 29, 2010 | Posted in Simple Living Ideas

The Feeling in Your Heart When you Die

“Eat, drink, and be merry.  For tomorrow we die.” – American Proverb What is the feeling you want in your heart when you die?  Is it the feeling of joy, of a life well lived, of a life surrounded by … Continue reading →

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June 28, 2010 | Posted in A good way to live

Food Movement as Harbinger

California is the pushing edge of the country – both geologically and socially.  I find that relationship interesting.  In the 6 years I lived in the San Francisco area, I found more unique, driven, conscious organizations and causes than I … Continue reading →

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June 24, 2010 | Posted in Connection to Nature, Ecologically Sustainable Civilization

The Little Utility Bill that Could…

A few weeks ago I received a new type of bill from my electric company.  It was the first time I found myself drawn into a bill – as if it was an experience.  I’d go so far as to … Continue reading →

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June 23, 2010 | Posted in Appreciation, Connection to Nature, Ecologically Sustainable Civilization, Human-Centric Business

Bring People Into Your Movie

In the classic book highlighting a unique period in US history, the 1960s, The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test follows Ken Kesey through his exploits and experimentations in the LSD scene of the time.  One aspect of Kesey’s philosophy has stuck … Continue reading →

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June 22, 2010 | Posted in Powerful Communication, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

An Alternate Viewpoint On Gifting and Gift Ideas

You give but little when you give of your possessions.  It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. ~Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet I am not your standard gift giver so reader beware.  In many ways I break the … Continue reading →

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June 21, 2010 | Posted in Simple Living Ideas

City of Thoughts

My city of thoughts loud, noisy, congested, polluted addicting energy maddening pace exhiliration and stimulation creation, momentum building, building, and building until… silence comes a country retreat, a welcome respite. clear thoughts, clean skies meditation, vacation. So pleasing. a real … Continue reading →

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June 17, 2010 | Posted in Poems

What’s Your Fallback Plan?

It’s easy to get paralyzed by the fear of taking a big step in your career. Maybe you’re thinking of quitting your job and starting your own business or maybe you’re making a career switch.  Rather than letting the fear … Continue reading →

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June 16, 2010 | Posted in Uncategorized

Deep Thoughts…

Once while on the beach in Arcata, CA visiting with some good friends and their children I had a deep thought about my connection to the world which I will share with you now. The daughter of my friends was … Continue reading →

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June 15, 2010 | Posted in Uncategorized