As a word nerd, I pay attention to the words used to describe, people, things and events. I particularly notice when words and phrases seem to become the de facto description used across society. When a phrase appears in news stories, advertising, opinion columns and everyday conversations, you might say it’s the “go to” phrase….
Keeping Our Balance
When you learn to ride a bike, you never really forget how. No matter how much time goes by, once you get back on it all comes back to you. You might be a little rusty but you can still push the pedals while you get used to centering your body to maintain your balance….
I’m Still Here
It’s been three months since I posted something here. The whirlwind that was 2016 finally caught up with me. I made it through the first nine months that included the birth of our first grandchild, a daughter’s college graduation and move, a summer of remodeling and refreshing our house with the help of our middle…
Law Firms Reaching Beyond the Grave
I was running errands in my car this morning and listening to the radio. This is about the only time I listen to the radio anymore but that may be the subject of another blog post. Anyhoo, one particular commercial caught my attention, but not in a good way. This particular commercial was paid for…
Seasons of Change
The nervous excitement of that first college move-in day. The eager anticipation of your wedding day. The awe, wonder and physical pain of the birth of your first child. The thrill of buying your first home. These significant life events mark seasons of change in life. After each of these memorable moments, life changes forever….
Five Steps for Dealing With Transitions
Life is full of transitions and they begin the moment you are born. From your first cry and gasping breath to your last sigh and shallow breath you face one transition after another. Some come barreling at you one after another at break-neck speed. Others bubble away slowly until that critical moment when the boiling…
Why I’m Not on HGTV
I need to publicly apologize to Jonathan and Drew Scott, Chip and Joanna Gaines and Hilary Farr and David Visentin and anyone else who hosts a home remodeling show. After taking on the task of prepping our home to put it on the market, I realize it really is that hard – in some cases…
Happiness and Melancholy
My oldest daughter’s wedding is just days away now. For this father of the bride, that day will be both happy and melancholy. There will be much joy at the union of two people who love each other but there will be a tinge of sadness when the day is done. Yes, I know, “I’m…
But
I would have written another blog post earlier but I have a lot going on right now. We are getting our house ready to sell and I’m trying to keep my job search going while working full time. The word but has become synonymous with excuses. “I would have called sooner but…” “I meant to…
Moving Pains
I am at that stage in life where I’m having moving pains. One day my hip hurts. The next minute it’s my knee. Then it’s the other knee. Oh wait, now it’s my wrist. No. Now it’s my left foot where I got it stepped on during a New Year’s Day backyard football game 20…
What’s In a Word?
As someone who has spent most of his life speaking and/or writing words for a living, I pick up on little verbal and written things that intrigue, fascinate and puzzle me. For example, I recently began working as a custodian. What I failed to realize when I accepted the job is the fact that I…
My Perfect Job
I am in the midst of a job search. While I have years of experience in communications and radio, I am open to other opportunities. After surveying several options and seeing none that inspire me, it appears that I need to create a new job that would allow me to get paid to see the…
Imagine This 