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our path.

why I write.

I’m blessed.  My life story is boring.  No tragic events.  No astonishing feats of world fame.  Just somewhere in the middle.  If anyone should be happy, it’s me.

But life isn’t logical… and, that’s why I write.

 

I’ve learned to believe in better… in me, in us, and in what we do.

This blog is about taking action… through storytelling… about our collective journey to be our best selves.  The scenery is awesome, with something to learn at every bend!

Category: discovering “me”

be your best self, discovering "me"

the airplane… in my basement.

Very early in our marriage, Donna learned something important — I’m not a plumber.  It could have been the first … Continue reading the airplane… in my basement.

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24 hours in late November.

This morning I walked to my office.  I wish I remembered a jacket.  The wind and rain chilled me to … Continue reading 24 hours in late November.

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the rewards of being less-than-perfect…

Walking to the train, I found myself replaying an exchange from yesterday.  Not just once, but on a continuous loop.  I kept … Continue reading the rewards of being less-than-perfect…

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counting drips…

When Brennan was 8-years old we heard him giggling in the back seat of our car riding to a soccer … Continue reading counting drips…

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“a” is for…

Nope!… not apple. Let me explain. Step 1.  First, think about something you accomplished recently… something that took effort and … Continue reading “a” is for…

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shuffling like grandpa.

A small man. Just over 5 feet tall, 120 pounds with suitcase in hand. Quiet. Better said, nearly silent. I … Continue reading shuffling like grandpa.

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a box on the beach.

The journey is about becoming our best, whole self.  Becoming implies action… moving… changing.  And this takes courage… and usually, … Continue reading a box on the beach.

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schoolyard leadership.

I drove by an elementary school today and watched the kids on the playground. Groups formed, small and large. Some … Continue reading schoolyard leadership.

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allow yourself “to be”.

I found myself daydreaming. I remember a pleasant September evening, 20 years ago.  As with most fall evenings in northern … Continue reading allow yourself “to be”.

be your best self, discovering "me", getting out of my way

the way I see it.

I’m always amazed when I go the eye doctor and he dials in the perfect prescription, by simply asking “is … Continue reading the way I see it.

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