I am not upset
I just can’t talk about it
Without my voice raised
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Monday, December 30, 2013
1,852
Keep it big picture
But come up with things to do
Always clear as mud
But come up with things to do
Always clear as mud
Labels:
Leadership
Sunday, December 29, 2013
1,851
Capital cities
Include capitol buildings
Or is that reversed?
Include capitol buildings
Or is that reversed?
Labels:
Wordplay
Saturday, December 28, 2013
1,850
The footnotes reveal
All the human error in
The inspired book
All the human error in
The inspired book
Labels:
Bible
Friday, December 27, 2013
1,849
The holidays are
A time for slowing down and
Renewing passion
A time for slowing down and
Renewing passion
Labels:
Holidays
Thursday, December 26, 2013
1,848
Listen carefully
And address what they’re feeling
Not just what they say
And address what they’re feeling
Not just what they say
Labels:
Leadership
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
1,847
It is a challenge
Finding time for everything
That has to get done
Finding time for everything
That has to get done
Labels:
World of work
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
1,846
What if they’re lying
Will it change what you’re planning?
Or just surprise them?
Will it change what you’re planning?
Or just surprise them?
Labels:
Leadership
Monday, December 23, 2013
1,845
Remember you choose
Whether you will get angry
Or just laugh it off
Whether you will get angry
Or just laugh it off
Labels:
Take control
Sunday, December 22, 2013
1,844
I never rehearse
It all happens for the best
People never lie
It all happens for the best
People never lie
Labels:
Truth
Saturday, December 21, 2013
1,843
Now that I’m in charge
Everything will start to change
For better or worse
Everything will start to change
For better or worse
Labels:
Leadership
Friday, December 20, 2013
1,842
I’m working from home
In some ways it is better
In some ways it’s worse
In some ways it is better
In some ways it’s worse
Labels:
World of work
Thursday, December 19, 2013
1,841
The headaches still come
With increasing frequency
Try not to wonder
With increasing frequency
Try not to wonder
Labels:
Migraines
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
1,840
Take the day off but
Still stay connected. It’s the
Way business works
Still stay connected. It’s the
Way business works
Labels:
World of work
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
1,839
Thank you for trying
For showing up right on time
And giving your best
For showing up right on time
And giving your best
Labels:
World of work
Monday, December 16, 2013
1,838
Someday it will end
And you will sit and wonder
What it was all for
And you will sit and wonder
What it was all for
Labels:
World of work
Sunday, December 15, 2013
1,837
You’re being unfair
Your impact is far greater
Than what you can see
Your impact is far greater
Than what you can see
Labels:
Innovation
Saturday, December 14, 2013
1,836
There is no way out
Wouldn’t take it if there was
Stuck more than happy
Wouldn’t take it if there was
Stuck more than happy
Labels:
My better half
Friday, December 13, 2013
1,835
Growing up slowly
Better than growing up fast
Keep telling yourself
Better than growing up fast
Keep telling yourself
Labels:
Being a parent
Thursday, December 12, 2013
1,834
I’m anti-social
You’d think that’s a handicap
Apparently not
You’d think that’s a handicap
Apparently not
Labels:
Leadership
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
1,833
Like simple puzzles
Make me feel clever and smart
Not like the hard ones
Make me feel clever and smart
Not like the hard ones
Labels:
Puzzles
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
1,832
Struggles to succeed
But is fighting the wrong fight
Within not without
But is fighting the wrong fight
Within not without
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Monday, December 9, 2013
1,831
First major snowfall
Shuts down even northern towns
Forget how to drive
Shuts down even northern towns
Forget how to drive
Labels:
Winter
Sunday, December 8, 2013
1,830
Need to think it through
Decisions will make themselves
When you think it through
Decisions will make themselves
When you think it through
Labels:
Slow down
Saturday, December 7, 2013
1,829
Why not set a goal?
Like from X to Y by when?
Read it in a book
Like from X to Y by when?
Read it in a book
Labels:
Goals
Friday, December 6, 2013
1,828
A simple idea
Gets way more complicated
When shared with others
Gets way more complicated
When shared with others
Labels:
Management
Thursday, December 5, 2013
1,827
When you hold their feet
To the fire, your hands get burned
That’s what makes it hard
To the fire, your hands get burned
That’s what makes it hard
Labels:
Leadership
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
1,826
Careful what you say
About me behind my back
I have lots of spies
About me behind my back
I have lots of spies
Labels:
Leadership
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
1,825
Things I must do now
And things that can wait. Trick is
Knowing which is which
And things that can wait. Trick is
Knowing which is which
Labels:
World of work
Monday, December 2, 2013
1,824
It takes time to learn
So do not bother yourself
Just do what I say
So do not bother yourself
Just do what I say
Labels:
World of work
Sunday, December 1, 2013
1,823
You are a leader
Everything you do and say
Matters to someone
Everything you do and say
Matters to someone
Labels:
Leadership
Saturday, November 30, 2013
1,822
My allegiance is
Not to your comfort but the
Organization
Not to your comfort but the
Organization
Labels:
Leadership
Friday, November 29, 2013
1,821
Go ahead and sign
There’s no risk and it’s a steal
And I’ll worry less
There’s no risk and it’s a steal
And I’ll worry less
Labels:
World of work
Thursday, November 28, 2013
1,820
Keep cranking them out
Two or even three a day
Someone will notice
Two or even three a day
Someone will notice
Labels:
On writing
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
1,819
A busy morning
And a busy afternoon
Welcome to Monday
And a busy afternoon
Welcome to Monday
Labels:
World of work
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
1,818
Like to add numbers
Like to play in PowerPoint
Skills for a lifetime
Like to play in PowerPoint
Skills for a lifetime
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Monday, November 25, 2013
1,817
Did you really think
That it could be avoided?
We are all in sales
That it could be avoided?
We are all in sales
Labels:
World of work
Sunday, November 24, 2013
1,816
You are a member
And you are a leader. Can you
Harmonize the two?
And you are a leader. Can you
Harmonize the two?
Labels:
Leadership
Saturday, November 23, 2013
1,815
Don’t know where to go
But know how we should get there
Which matters the most?
But know how we should get there
Which matters the most?
Labels:
Leadership
Friday, November 22, 2013
1,814
The boss lost his cool
Should apologize for that
But don’t mean he’s wrong
Should apologize for that
But don’t mean he’s wrong
Labels:
Leadership
Thursday, November 21, 2013
1,813
Deciding to quit
Thinking how best to do it
Then I see the stats
Thinking how best to do it
Then I see the stats
Labels:
On writing
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
1,812
It starts to feel forced
And then you start to dread it
We all need a break
And then you start to dread it
We all need a break
Labels:
On writing
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
1,811
Just because I ask
It doesn’t mean I doubt. I just
Seek to understand
It doesn’t mean I doubt. I just
Seek to understand
Labels:
Governance
Monday, November 18, 2013
1,810
This is my idea
Isn’t it just what we need?
The boss has signed on
Isn’t it just what we need?
The boss has signed on
Labels:
World of work
Sunday, November 17, 2013
1,809
Just let them sit there
You have bigger fish to fry
Respond when you’re done
You have bigger fish to fry
Respond when you’re done
Labels:
Email
Saturday, November 16, 2013
1,808
Don’t try to force it
Let them decide when to take
Opportunity
Let them decide when to take
Opportunity
Labels:
Leadership
Friday, November 15, 2013
1,807
You can give them voice
The thoughts you think will destroy
They build something new
The thoughts you think will destroy
They build something new
Labels:
Doubt
Thursday, November 14, 2013
1,806
Do it on my time
You may think you pay the price
But I’m still the boss
You may think you pay the price
But I’m still the boss
Labels:
World of work
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
1,805
Apologies need
To be sincere or they are
Not apologies
To be sincere or they are
Not apologies
Labels:
Authenticity
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
1,804
Can I do something?
Not today or tomorrow
Maybe not ever
Not today or tomorrow
Maybe not ever
Labels:
World of work
Monday, November 11, 2013
1,803
One hundred years is
Both a lifetime and a blip
Depends on your view
Both a lifetime and a blip
Depends on your view
Labels:
Time
Sunday, November 10, 2013
1,802
Fighting with himself
Torn between who he is and
Who he wants to be
Torn between who he is and
Who he wants to be
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Saturday, November 9, 2013
1,801
She turned nine years old
The center of attention
Gifts, cake and ice cream
The center of attention
Gifts, cake and ice cream
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Friday, November 8, 2013
1,800
Send daily updates
And take charge of the outcome
Don’t mix your message
And take charge of the outcome
Don’t mix your message
Labels:
Leadership
Thursday, November 7, 2013
1,799
He did it himself
Started without being told
And asked good questions
Started without being told
And asked good questions
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
1,798
You know my kids’ names
But I can’t remember yours
That’s your fault or mine?
But I can’t remember yours
That’s your fault or mine?
Labels:
Leadership
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
1,797
Struggling in school
Not because he is not smart
He’s not disciplined
Not because he is not smart
He’s not disciplined
Labels:
Being a parent
Monday, November 4, 2013
1,796
Getting things done is
More important than getting
Things exactly right
More important than getting
Things exactly right
Labels:
Innovation
Sunday, November 3, 2013
1,795
Why is it not done?
Do you not know how?
Or do You no longer care?
Do you not know how?
Or do You no longer care?
Labels:
Management
Saturday, November 2, 2013
1,794
This is not the place
Where you get all your needs met
You serve the machine
Where you get all your needs met
You serve the machine
Labels:
World of work
Friday, November 1, 2013
1,793
Focus on their strengths
And downplay their weaknesses
Even when they don’t
And downplay their weaknesses
Even when they don’t
Labels:
Leadership
Thursday, October 31, 2013
1,792
Under the weather
And under another gun
Things will never change
And under another gun
Things will never change
Labels:
World of work
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
1,791
Me and my daughter
Running our morning errands
Learning how to be
Running our morning errands
Learning how to be
Labels:
Being a parent
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
1,790
Need one day a week
When I only do the things
That give more than take
When I only do the things
That give more than take
Labels:
Take control
Monday, October 28, 2013
1,789
On the black belt team
They are proud and excited
I’m still on the road
They are proud and excited
I’m still on the road
Labels:
Being a parent
Sunday, October 27, 2013
1,788
Another long flight
To a place I’ve never been
A glamorous life
To a place I’ve never been
A glamorous life
Labels:
Travel
Saturday, October 26, 2013
1,787
Making it happen
When the odds are against you
A leadership test
When the odds are against you
A leadership test
Labels:
Leadership
Friday, October 25, 2013
1,786
Kid beats me at cards
Even when I own the game
Kid beats me at cards
Even when I own the game
Kid beats me at cards
Labels:
Being a parent
Thursday, October 24, 2013
1,785
They will push and pull
Trying to get you to move
But you must step up
Trying to get you to move
But you must step up
Labels:
Leadership
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
1,784
Pack for going home
A finite number of things
All in their own place
A finite number of things
All in their own place
Labels:
Travel
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
1,783
Don’t feel well again
The head is pounding and the
Stomach is upset
The head is pounding and the
Stomach is upset
Labels:
Sick
Monday, October 21, 2013
1,782
Run in the morning
Or run in the afternoon?
It makes a difference
Or run in the afternoon?
It makes a difference
Labels:
Exercise
Sunday, October 20, 2013
1,781
Miss a single day
And it will remind you just
How broken you are
And it will remind you just
How broken you are
Labels:
Getting older
Saturday, October 19, 2013
1,780
Up way too early
On the road to catch a plane
Roll with all the punches
On the road to catch a plane
Roll with all the punches
Labels:
Travel
Friday, October 18, 2013
1,779
Fantastic ideas
Not enough time or money
Must seek compromise
Not enough time or money
Must seek compromise
Labels:
World of work
Thursday, October 17, 2013
1,778
Despite what you think
The job is not easy and
I do it quite well
The job is not easy and
I do it quite well
Labels:
All grown up
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
1,777
Give them permission
To strategize and direct
Only way to grow
To strategize and direct
Only way to grow
Labels:
Management
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
1,776
Can only prepare
So much. Eventually
You have to wing it
So much. Eventually
You have to wing it
Labels:
World of work
Monday, October 14, 2013
1,775
Another Monday
Another long week to start
One more race to run
Another long week to start
One more race to run
Labels:
World of work
Sunday, October 13, 2013
1,774
It starts to make sense
When you stop to write it down
And say it out loud
When you stop to write it down
And say it out loud
Labels:
Vision
Saturday, October 12, 2013
1,773
Some people wonder
And some people don’t. Decide
What kind you will be
And some people don’t. Decide
What kind you will be
Labels:
Take control
Friday, October 11, 2013
1,772
Never a reason
To let anger consume you
Enjoy the challenge
To let anger consume you
Enjoy the challenge
Labels:
Leadership
Thursday, October 10, 2013
1,771
Please keep pushing us
But realize the more you push
The more we push back
But realize the more you push
The more we push back
Labels:
Change
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
1,770
Think before you act
Is good advice, but also
Learn before you think
Is good advice, but also
Learn before you think
Labels:
Learning
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
1,769
It’s not my fault that
You add complexity to
Everything you do
You add complexity to
Everything you do
Labels:
Don't stop to think
Monday, October 7, 2013
1,768
Need to stay focused
On the things that matter most
Delegate all else
On the things that matter most
Delegate all else
Labels:
World of work
Sunday, October 6, 2013
1,767
It’s not always clear
But you’re actually quite
Good at what you do
But you’re actually quite
Good at what you do
Labels:
World of work
Saturday, October 5, 2013
1,766
Embrace your habits
Those that support and destroy
They’re what make you you
Those that support and destroy
They’re what make you you
Labels:
Philosophical
Friday, October 4, 2013
1,765
When I’m on the road
It is both easier and
Harder to focus
It is both easier and
Harder to focus
Labels:
Travel
Thursday, October 3, 2013
1,764
When a deadline looms
What always seems to distract
Must be neglected
What always seems to distract
Must be neglected
Labels:
World of work
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
1,763
All the time I spend
It is all wasted effort
If you don’t listen
It is all wasted effort
If you don’t listen
Labels:
Being a parent
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
1,762
You must keep moving
Or you’ll surely fall behind
But don’t move too fast
Or you’ll surely fall behind
But don’t move too fast
Labels:
World of work
Monday, September 30, 2013
1,761
Can’t sleep and can’t win
Everything rains down at once
Head up means I drown
Everything rains down at once
Head up means I drown
Labels:
Modern life
Sunday, September 29, 2013
1,760
Just feeling lazy
Let’s do nothing today that
Moves our lives forward
Let’s do nothing today that
Moves our lives forward
Labels:
Lazy
Saturday, September 28, 2013
1,759
Bitterness and bile
Hot tears and a runny nose
Hours and hours wasted
Hot tears and a runny nose
Hours and hours wasted
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Friday, September 27, 2013
1,758
New rules for homework
Don’t care if it’s right or wrong
Just calm yourself down
Don’t care if it’s right or wrong
Just calm yourself down
Labels:
Being a parent
Thursday, September 26, 2013
1,757
I used to do one
But now I try hard for two
Will it next be three?
But now I try hard for two
Will it next be three?
Labels:
On writing
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
1,756
You can create or
You can orchestrate, but can
You ever do both?
You can orchestrate, but can
You ever do both?
Labels:
Leadership
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
1,755
Your peers see you lead
While old guard sees too much risk
Walk the middle path
While old guard sees too much risk
Walk the middle path
Labels:
Leadership
Monday, September 23, 2013
1,754
There will come a time
When you are forced to wing it
See what you’re made of
When you are forced to wing it
See what you’re made of
Labels:
World of work
Sunday, September 22, 2013
1,753
Keep asking questions
‘Til you fully understand
Then make decisions
‘Til you fully understand
Then make decisions
Labels:
Leadership
Saturday, September 21, 2013
1,752
Some things just take time
When you rush them you change them
Wreck their potential
When you rush them you change them
Wreck their potential
Labels:
Slow down
Friday, September 20, 2013
1,751
Put it on the screen
And show us all how it works
Seeing makes it so
And show us all how it works
Seeing makes it so
Labels:
World of work
Thursday, September 19, 2013
1,750
You can do their job
With your hands tied and eyes closed
But that’s not success
With your hands tied and eyes closed
But that’s not success
Labels:
Leadership
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
1,749
We’re still together
Because of things in common
Our kids, past, and fear
Because of things in common
Our kids, past, and fear
Labels:
My better half
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
1,748
We are just moving
In opposite directions
And farther apart
In opposite directions
And farther apart
Labels:
My better half
Monday, September 16, 2013
1,747
She wants to excel
But won’t work hard or listen
Next comes bitterness
But won’t work hard or listen
Next comes bitterness
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Sunday, September 15, 2013
1,746
Sometimes I marvel
At how good I really am
And how unnoticed
At how good I really am
And how unnoticed
Labels:
World of work
Saturday, September 14, 2013
1,745
Teach them how to think
And how to approach problems
Then let them do it
And how to approach problems
Then let them do it
Labels:
Being a parent
Friday, September 13, 2013
1,744
Internet is down
Time to catch up on filing
And trade magazines
Time to catch up on filing
And trade magazines
Labels:
World of work
Thursday, September 12, 2013
1,743
Show them some new things
Watch their honest reactions
Stand up or sit down?
Watch their honest reactions
Stand up or sit down?
Labels:
Leadership
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
1,742
What they do for work
Is not what I do for work
But it is useful
Is not what I do for work
But it is useful
Labels:
Networking
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
1,741
Can’t blame them for things
They have no way of knowing
Your job to tell them
They have no way of knowing
Your job to tell them
Labels:
Management
Monday, September 9, 2013
1,740
Having fun or fear
Is not always a clear choice
Sometimes you have both
Is not always a clear choice
Sometimes you have both
Labels:
Wisdom
Sunday, September 8, 2013
1,739
Let’s drop some more bombs
On those people on TV
Protects our freedom
On those people on TV
Protects our freedom
Labels:
Anti-war
Saturday, September 7, 2013
1,738
Even grandparents
Get tired and crabby when
Their schedule changes
Get tired and crabby when
Their schedule changes
Labels:
Family
Friday, September 6, 2013
1,737
Running for my life
Not the one I live today
The one tomorrow
Not the one I live today
The one tomorrow
Labels:
Running
Thursday, September 5, 2013
1,736
Please, not on Friday
That is my day to catch up
On sleep and on work
That is my day to catch up
On sleep and on work
Labels:
World of work
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
1,735
New ways of thinking
Become new ways of being
Each and every time
Become new ways of being
Each and every time
Labels:
Change
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
1,734
Lead by example
Model the right behaviors
Grow along with them
Model the right behaviors
Grow along with them
Labels:
Leadership
Monday, September 2, 2013
1,733
Changing your routine
Gives you new energy and
A new view of you
Gives you new energy and
A new view of you
Labels:
Take control
Sunday, September 1, 2013
1,732
Running out of steam
Hitting the marathon wall
Why does it matter?
Hitting the marathon wall
Why does it matter?
Labels:
Blogging
Saturday, August 31, 2013
1,731
Never disappoint
A loyal fan. Even not
Knowing who they are
A loyal fan. Even not
Knowing who they are
Labels:
Blogging
Friday, August 30, 2013
1,730
Driving by myself
Driving with my family
Both have real value
Driving with my family
Both have real value
Labels:
Travel
Thursday, August 29, 2013
1,729
Some things fall in place
Others dance around the board
Can’t tell which is which
Others dance around the board
Can’t tell which is which
Labels:
Leadership
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
1,728
Doesn’t like to hear
The words that contain truth if
They don’t describe her
The words that contain truth if
They don’t describe her
Labels:
My better half
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
1,727
Getting up early
And getting on the road feels
Like I have a purpose
And getting on the road feels
Like I have a purpose
Labels:
Travel
Monday, August 26, 2013
1,726
Understand one thing
The choice will always be yours
No matter the cost
The choice will always be yours
No matter the cost
Labels:
Work/Life balance
Sunday, August 25, 2013
1,725
Set yourself a goal
And work steadily towards it
Don’t get distracted
And work steadily towards it
Don’t get distracted
Labels:
Goals
Saturday, August 24, 2013
1,724
I still have trouble
Sleeping before a big day
But I don’t get mad
Sleeping before a big day
But I don’t get mad
Labels:
All grown up
Friday, August 23, 2013
1,723
Don’t know what to do
So I’ll just pretend I know
And hope you are fooled
So I’ll just pretend I know
And hope you are fooled
Labels:
World of work
Thursday, August 22, 2013
1,722
Keep track of it all
But don’t let on that it’s an
Impossible task
But don’t let on that it’s an
Impossible task
Labels:
World of work
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
1,721
Networking events
Come in all shapes and sizes
Go where there’s value
Come in all shapes and sizes
Go where there’s value
Labels:
Networking
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
1,720
So far out of line
That the only right response
Is to yank them back
That the only right response
Is to yank them back
Labels:
Leadership
Monday, August 19, 2013
1,719
How should you react
When they notice your writing?
With pride or with shame?
When they notice your writing?
With pride or with shame?
Labels:
Blogging
Sunday, August 18, 2013
1,718
A day in the car
Means nothing gets done but a
Move from A to B
Means nothing gets done but a
Move from A to B
Labels:
Travel
Saturday, August 17, 2013
1,717
It’s strange what you save
And what you choose to delete
Gems that lose luster
And what you choose to delete
Gems that lose luster
Labels:
Getting older
Friday, August 16, 2013
1,716
Just go and see it
It will stay with you longer
Than your hotel room
It will stay with you longer
Than your hotel room
Labels:
Niagara Falls
Thursday, August 15, 2013
1,715
A strange sense of calm
Possesses me when I think
Of all I must do
Possesses me when I think
Of all I must do
Labels:
World of work
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
1,714
Watering the yard
Something to dread and treasure
Like all other chores
Something to dread and treasure
Like all other chores
Labels:
Chores
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
1,713
Inspiration strikes
That’s always the time to write
Never time to sell
That’s always the time to write
Never time to sell
Labels:
On writing
Monday, August 12, 2013
1,712
The hair on my face
Is a secret signal that
Things are gonna change
Is a secret signal that
Things are gonna change
Labels:
All grown up
Sunday, August 11, 2013
1,711
Give me your money
I’ll send it as I choose and
Forget to say thanks
I’ll send it as I choose and
Forget to say thanks
Labels:
World of work
Saturday, August 10, 2013
1,710
Hard to give advice
When you don’t know it yourself
First you must decide
When you don’t know it yourself
First you must decide
Labels:
Leadership
Friday, August 9, 2013
1,709
Have I changed at all?
I’m older and look it, but
Have I changed at all?
I’m older and look it, but
Have I changed at all?
Labels:
Getting older
Thursday, August 8, 2013
1,708
Time is illusion
Only so many minutes
Each is infinite
Only so many minutes
Each is infinite
Labels:
Time
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
1,707
When going gets tough
I knuckle down and perform
Secrets of success
I knuckle down and perform
Secrets of success
Labels:
Leadership
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
1,706
Going back to work
More a journey of the mind
Than anything else
More a journey of the mind
Than anything else
Labels:
Vacation
Monday, August 5, 2013
1,705
It is a process
One that takes time to unfold
No need to rush it
One that takes time to unfold
No need to rush it
Labels:
Vacation
Sunday, August 4, 2013
1,704
Worst is not knowing
Will the plane go or not? Where
Will you sleep tonight?
Will the plane go or not? Where
Will you sleep tonight?
Labels:
Vacation
Saturday, August 3, 2013
1,703
A four hour delay
Is still preferable to
Two days in the car
Is still preferable to
Two days in the car
Labels:
Vacation
Friday, August 2, 2013
1,702
Getting back to work
Everyone wants your time and
Your scarce attention
Everyone wants your time and
Your scarce attention
Labels:
Vacation
Thursday, August 1, 2013
1,701
The end of the trip
Means two days in the car or
One day flying planes
Means two days in the car or
One day flying planes
Labels:
Vacation
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
1,700
A day full of rain
Means indoor activities
Even more control
Means indoor activities
Even more control
Labels:
Vacation
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
1,699
Being an adult
Or just pretending to be
Only you must know
Or just pretending to be
Only you must know
Labels:
Vacation
Monday, July 29, 2013
1,698
I will always win
I will just change the game so
I will always win
I will just change the game so
I will always win
Labels:
Vacation
Sunday, July 28, 2013
1,697
Let’s play mini golf
It’s both family fun and
Family fighting
It’s both family fun and
Family fighting
Labels:
Vacation
Saturday, July 27, 2013
1,696
The game requires skill
And exceptional cunning
And a sense of calm
And exceptional cunning
And a sense of calm
Labels:
Vacation
Friday, July 26, 2013
1,695
I am in control
Because I am so controlled
Both an illusion
Because I am so controlled
Both an illusion
Labels:
Vacation
Thursday, July 25, 2013
1,694
What do people see
In trinket shops and ice cream
Make them flock like birds
In trinket shops and ice cream
Make them flock like birds
Labels:
Vacation
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
1,693
Can not sleep a wink
Not thinking about work but
Human dynamics
Not thinking about work but
Human dynamics
Labels:
Vacation
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
1,692
I will get my way
You’ll comply or I will pout
I win either way
You’ll comply or I will pout
I win either way
Labels:
Vacation
Monday, July 22, 2013
1,691
I’m always the boss
The sooner you learn that the
Sooner I will win
The sooner you learn that the
Sooner I will win
Labels:
Vacation
Sunday, July 21, 2013
1,690
Don’t have a golf cart
But evidently need one
To relax in style
But evidently need one
To relax in style
Labels:
Vacation
Saturday, July 20, 2013
1,689
Not used to running
In South Carolina heat
It’s a good excuse
In South Carolina heat
It’s a good excuse
Labels:
Vacation
Friday, July 19, 2013
1,688
My schedule is off
Eating, sleeping and sitting
It’s a vacation
Eating, sleeping and sitting
It’s a vacation
Labels:
Vacation
Thursday, July 18, 2013
1,687
Keep finding money
Nickels and dimes and quarters
Everywhere they go
Nickels and dimes and quarters
Everywhere they go
Labels:
Vacation
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
1,686
Going on a trip
With your family is a
Strange experience
With your family is a
Strange experience
Labels:
Vacation
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
1,685
Make a decision
Keep the ball rolling forward
They’ll thank you later
Keep the ball rolling forward
They’ll thank you later
Labels:
Leadership
Monday, July 15, 2013
1,684
You feel contempt not
Because you hate them but in
Fact you envy them
Because you hate them but in
Fact you envy them
Labels:
All grown up
Sunday, July 14, 2013
1,683
Hard to see the end
When gasping in the middle
Keep your feet moving
When gasping in the middle
Keep your feet moving
Labels:
Running
Saturday, July 13, 2013
1,682
We all play by rules
There are some we share and some
Only for the boss
There are some we share and some
Only for the boss
Labels:
World of work
Friday, July 12, 2013
1,681
Am I doing this?
Taking work on vacation?
Sends the wrong message
Taking work on vacation?
Sends the wrong message
Labels:
Leadership
Thursday, July 11, 2013
1,680
He will not practice
Says he’ll do it tomorrow
Afraid of failure
Says he’ll do it tomorrow
Afraid of failure
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
1,679
Wonder to behold
A shape that speaks to your soul
And calms all its fears
A shape that speaks to your soul
And calms all its fears
Labels:
Art
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
1,678
Already avoids
And deflects when things get hard
Seeks a life of ease
And deflects when things get hard
Seeks a life of ease
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Monday, July 8, 2013
1,677
It doesn’t pay enough
Not enough money around
To make me do that
Not enough money around
To make me do that
Labels:
World of work
Sunday, July 7, 2013
1,676
A day in New York
Will cost you the same as a
Week anywhere else
Will cost you the same as a
Week anywhere else
Labels:
Travel
Saturday, July 6, 2013
1,675
Gun it and stop. Gun
It and stop. Gun it and stop.
Welcome to New York.
It and stop. Gun it and stop.
Welcome to New York.
Labels:
Travel
Friday, July 5, 2013
1,674
Hundred things to do
And only one moves the ball
Do you know which one?
And only one moves the ball
Do you know which one?
Labels:
Leadership
Thursday, July 4, 2013
1,673
To keep us safe we
Must first agree who us is
Then elect from there
Must first agree who us is
Then elect from there
Labels:
Politics
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
1,672
Write what you will say
Then listen while it is read
Is that what you meant?
Then listen while it is read
Is that what you meant?
Labels:
World of work
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
1,671
This belongs to me
You can look at it, but if
You touch it you’re dead
You can look at it, but if
You touch it you’re dead
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Monday, July 1, 2013
1,670
Got to move quickly
Decide what to do before
They decide to leave
Decide what to do before
They decide to leave
Labels:
World of work
Sunday, June 30, 2013
1,669
Treat them with respect
But remember they are part
Of something larger
But remember they are part
Of something larger
Labels:
Leadership
Saturday, June 29, 2013
1,668
There are things to do
At a certain time and in
A certain order
At a certain time and in
A certain order
Labels:
World of work
Friday, June 28, 2013
1,667
I will hurt myself
But I will not flinch or cry
Must not show weakness
But I will not flinch or cry
Must not show weakness
Labels:
Men
Thursday, June 27, 2013
1,666
Went through my inbox
And added my little flags
Ready for the day
And added my little flags
Ready for the day
Labels:
World of work
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
1,665
The world is changing
Yesterday’s success will be
Tomorrow’s failure
Yesterday’s success will be
Tomorrow’s failure
Labels:
Modern times
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
1,664
He gave it a try
He took my advice and it
Improved his outcomes
He took my advice and it
Improved his outcomes
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Monday, June 24, 2013
1,663
A simple story
In the hands of a master
Infinitely deep
In the hands of a master
Infinitely deep
Labels:
On writing
Sunday, June 23, 2013
1,662
Every other day
Is a certain recipe
For falling behind
Is a certain recipe
For falling behind
Labels:
Goals
Saturday, June 22, 2013
1,661
Matriculation
A word you have to define
Before you do it
A word you have to define
Before you do it
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Friday, June 21, 2013
1,660
Cameras everywhere
Each click and keystroke noted
There’s nothing to fear
Each click and keystroke noted
There’s nothing to fear
Labels:
Modern times
Thursday, June 20, 2013
1,659
You are in control
If not over what they do
Then how you react
If not over what they do
Then how you react
Labels:
All grown up
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
1,658
Today is a day
For seeing the whole forest
Instead of each tree
For seeing the whole forest
Instead of each tree
Labels:
Slow down
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
1,657
You’re in or you’re out
It’s really simple to see
But hard to accept
It’s really simple to see
But hard to accept
Labels:
People
Monday, June 17, 2013
1,656
Don’t know how it works
Just glad it does what I need
With clicks and buzzing
Just glad it does what I need
With clicks and buzzing
Labels:
Technology
Sunday, June 16, 2013
1,655
I’m talking to her
Can’t you understand my need
To hear her not you?
Can’t you understand my need
To hear her not you?
Labels:
My better half
Saturday, June 15, 2013
1,654
Going to miss WriteCamp
Not because it wastes my time
I do that myself
Not because it wastes my time
I do that myself
Labels:
On writing
Friday, June 14, 2013
1,653
People feel threatened
And then people get vicious
Protecting what’s there’s
And then people get vicious
Protecting what’s there’s
Labels:
World of work
Thursday, June 13, 2013
1,652
No time to look back
Is bad enough. But no time
For looking forward?
Is bad enough. But no time
For looking forward?
Labels:
Modern life
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
1,651
Sleepless night before
A big day; Increasingly
A common refrain
A big day; Increasingly
A common refrain
Labels:
World of work
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
1,650
Riding the train is
Always a better idea
Than a strategy
Always a better idea
Than a strategy
Labels:
Travel
Monday, June 10, 2013
1,649
Work until it’s done
Is the best formula for
Job security
Is the best formula for
Job security
Labels:
World of work
Sunday, June 9, 2013
1,648
I feel the cool breeze
On my hot forehead and think
Of happier times
On my hot forehead and think
Of happier times
Labels:
Memories
Saturday, June 8, 2013
1,647
I can’t even think
When my mental fog descends
And obscures the path
When my mental fog descends
And obscures the path
Labels:
Modern life
Friday, June 7, 2013
1,646
Sometimes it is clean
And sometimes a giant mess
But it always gets done
And sometimes a giant mess
But it always gets done
Labels:
World of work
Thursday, June 6, 2013
1,645
Find joy in your job
It’s there if you look for it
Nurture it for growth
It’s there if you look for it
Nurture it for growth
Labels:
Goals
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
1,644
You’re not any good
But you can still have fun if
You give it your best
But you can still have fun if
You give it your best
Labels:
All grown up
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
1,643
My cellular phone
Has way more power than the
Apollo spacecraft
Has way more power than the
Apollo spacecraft
Labels:
Modern times
Monday, June 3, 2013
1,642
She’s playing soccer
And barely holding her own
But still having fun
And barely holding her own
But still having fun
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Sunday, June 2, 2013
1,641
A new computer
Means trading some of your past
For a new future
Means trading some of your past
For a new future
Labels:
Technology
Saturday, June 1, 2013
1,640
Working on the road
Means no lunch or bathroom breaks
Task heaped upon task
Means no lunch or bathroom breaks
Task heaped upon task
Labels:
World of work
Friday, May 31, 2013
1,639
Such a hotel snob
Amazing since I’ve never
Paid for my own room
Amazing since I’ve never
Paid for my own room
Labels:
World of work
Thursday, May 30, 2013
1,638
Add it to the pile
And know that you’ll get to it
Eventually
And know that you’ll get to it
Eventually
Labels:
World of work
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
1,637
I need time to think
Can I steal a minute here?
Another next week?
Can I steal a minute here?
Another next week?
Labels:
World of work
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
1,636
A beautiful mind
Is often plagued by demons
Without and within
Is often plagued by demons
Without and within
Labels:
Genius
Monday, May 27, 2013
1,635
Haikus are easy
When today’s a holiday
Happy Mother’s Day
When today’s a holiday
Happy Mother’s Day
Labels:
Holidays
Sunday, May 26, 2013
1,634
How long does it take
To see you’re on the wrong path?
First, open your eyes
To see you’re on the wrong path?
First, open your eyes
Labels:
Take control
Saturday, May 25, 2013
1,633
Here’s
a simple truth
You
don’t know what you can do
Not
until you try
Labels:
Truth
Friday, May 24, 2013
1,632
No
shortage of things
And
there’s no shortage of dreams
Just
no connections
Labels:
Dreams
Thursday, May 23, 2013
1,631
The
kid wants ice cream
Guess
that means I’ll have some too
Why
are my pants tight?
Labels:
Being a parent
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
1,630
Steps
in the morning
Always
the same number and
In
the same order
Labels:
Don't stop to think
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
1,629
The
grass is greener
It’s
not just your perception
He’s
better than you
Labels:
All grown up
Monday, May 20, 2013
1,628
He
was the talker
I
did not need to prepare
He
carried the day
Labels:
All grown up
Sunday, May 19, 2013
1,627
A
dinner party
Used
to be time to show off
Now
just be yourself
Labels:
All grown up
Saturday, May 18, 2013
1,626
He
will eat sushi
But
with a fork, not chopsticks
Just
shovels them in
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Friday, May 17, 2013
1,625
Enthusiasm
They
say it’s infectious but
Only
if it’s real
Labels:
Leadership
Thursday, May 16, 2013
1,624
Ripping
out the hedge
Is
easier than planned and
More
satisfying
Labels:
Yard work
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
1,623
Can
work anywhere
Just
need internet access
No
longer a choice
Labels:
World of work
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
1,622
Days
without coffee
Are
like days without talking
Not
much will get done
Labels:
Coffee
Monday, May 13, 2013
1,621
Don’t
want scrambled eggs
So
I’ll just sit here and pout
Til
I get my way
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Sunday, May 12, 2013
1,620
Working
in the yard
Creating
my own domain
And
living in it
Labels:
Yard work
Saturday, May 11, 2013
1,619
Four
scenarios
Different
views of our future
Which
one will come true?
Labels:
Leadership
Friday, May 10, 2013
1,618
Please
understand me
Don’t
just do what I decide
Do
what you decide
Labels:
Management
Thursday, May 9, 2013
1,617
I’m
giving it up
Or
at least reducing down
Value
hard to find
Labels:
Social media
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
1,616
Order
from chaos
Is
a lie we tell ourselves
To
keep moving on
Labels:
Truth
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
1,615
Crashes
my email
No
reason it should, but it
Crashes
my email
Labels:
World of work
Monday, May 6, 2013
1,614
A
stick in the mud
An
impediment to what
We
want to achieve
Labels:
World of work
Sunday, May 5, 2013
1,613
Doing
the shopping
And
all of the laundry will
Get
you just so much
Labels:
Modern life
Saturday, May 4, 2013
1,612
Sleeping
with a mask
Something
she will do for her
But
would she for me?
Labels:
My better half
Friday, May 3, 2013
1,611
Four
in the morning
Woke
up with my head pounding
No
more chance for sleep
Labels:
Migraines
Thursday, May 2, 2013
1,610
Life
changing events
What
once was will not again
Shape
your forward path
Labels:
Life
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
1,609
Is
it time to fish?
Or
is it time to cut bait?
One
or the other
Labels:
Take control
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
1,608
New
ways of coping
Are
difficult to find when
Nothing
will slow down
Labels:
World of work
Monday, April 29, 2013
1,607
Some
things he’s good at
With
other things he struggles
Just
like all of us
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Sunday, April 28, 2013
1,606
Always
preparing
For
the things that don’t turn out
The
way you prepared
Labels:
World of work
Saturday, April 27, 2013
1,605
An
angry chicken
Running
to grapple and peck
Metaphor
for life
Labels:
Life
Friday, April 26, 2013
1,604
Ask
me anything
Go
ahead, you won’t offend
I’m
an open book
Labels:
Leadership
Thursday, April 25, 2013
1,603
Hate
being away
But
love sampling all the food
Make
the best of it
Labels:
Travel
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
1,602
Just
want it to work
I
promise not to abuse
Please
just make it work
Labels:
Technology
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
1,601
Banging
your head does
Little
good for you or them
Rather
clear your mind
Labels:
Management
Monday, April 22, 2013
1,600
Eat
and eat some more
Eat
like there’s no tomorrow
What
could be the harm?
Labels:
Food
Sunday, April 21, 2013
1,599
Let
the test begin
Human
minds are capable
Of
amazing things
Labels:
Travel
Saturday, April 20, 2013
1,598
Eight
hours in the car
The
sooner it starts, sooner
It
will be over
Labels:
Vacation
Friday, April 19, 2013
1,597
This
is what we’ll do
You
can accept it or not
But
we’re moving on
Labels:
Take control
Thursday, April 18, 2013
1,596
Another
day off
Out
in the sun and away
From
all that brings stress
Labels:
Vacation
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
1,595
A
crazy man’s dream
The
edge embraces us all
The
core brings madness
Labels:
Madness
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
1,594
Today
is the day
To
think new thoughts; do new things
What
have you to lose?
Labels:
Take control
Monday, April 15, 2013
1,593
First
vacation day
We’re
hardly fighting at all
But
we’re still grumpy
Labels:
Vacation
Sunday, April 14, 2013
1,592
Driving
or flying
Some
like to be in control
Others
lack the trust
Labels:
Travel
Saturday, April 13, 2013
1,591
There
are always tears
Whether
he shows them or not
There
are always tears
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Friday, April 12, 2013
1,590
A
happy Easter
Means
eating and gaining joy
From
those you love most
Labels:
Holidays
Thursday, April 11, 2013
1,589
Going
on two trips
One
business, one family
They
compete on stress
Labels:
Travel
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
1,588
When
things start to bloom
People
get restless and they
Look
for something new
Labels:
Spring
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
1,587
Don’t
teach them to fight
By
teaching them how to fight
Teach
them how to be
Labels:
Karate
Monday, April 8, 2013
1,586
Basketball
or mass?
A
real dilemma for some
What
would Jesus do?
Labels:
Religion
Sunday, April 7, 2013
1,585
Work
on my day off
Just
enough to stay ahead
And
to stay engaged
Labels:
World of work
Saturday, April 6, 2013
1,584
There
is no shortage
Of
things to read and digest
Just
a lack of time
Labels:
World of work
Friday, April 5, 2013
1,583
Look
around the room
Where
you see clutter and mess
They
see love and home
Labels:
Being a parent
Thursday, April 4, 2013
1,582
Tried
to compromise
Then
tried to collaborate
Now
I have to act
Labels:
World of work
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
1,581
How
busy are you?
Now
I’m forgetting to do
The
things I enjoy
Labels:
Modern life
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
1,580
Looking
forward is
Always
pleasant until it
Changes
the present
Labels:
World of work
Monday, April 1, 2013
1,579
Don’t
assume you know
If
all you have is email
Wait
till they tell you
Labels:
Management
Sunday, March 31, 2013
1,578
I’m
not a braggart
Critical
of all I do
Know
what I’m good at
Labels:
Truth
Saturday, March 30, 2013
1,577
Taught
them to play hearts
Already
better than me
My
kids are so smart
Labels:
Being a parent
Friday, March 29, 2013
1,576
First
grow together
Then
mourn as you grow apart
Seek
new foundation
Labels:
My better half
Thursday, March 28, 2013
1,575
Sleeping
on the floor
Is
better because there the
Sleep
actually comes
Labels:
Sleep
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
1,574
A
day full of fun
With
no work or tight deadlines
Crowding
out my thoughts
Labels:
World of work
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
1,573
Do
it your own way
But
make it come out just the
Way
I would have done
Labels:
World of work
Monday, March 25, 2013
1,572
Will
one voice stop you?
Perhaps
when for each who speaks
More
agree in thought
Labels:
Governance
Sunday, March 24, 2013
1,571
He
does what he wants
But
lives inside a bubble
One
day it will pop
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Saturday, March 23, 2013
1,570
Making
the choice is
Only
the first step. Now you
Must
make it happen
Labels:
Leadership
Friday, March 22, 2013
1,569
It
is a gamble
But
it’s one I have to take
No
other options
Labels:
World of work
Thursday, March 21, 2013
1,568
They
all want their share
But
if you meet their demand
Nothing
left for you
Labels:
Leadership
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
1,567
Answer
the question
But
only if you are sure
Don’t
shoot from the hip
Labels:
Leadership
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
1,566
It’s
motivating
To
see another year turn
There’s
no going back
Labels:
Birthdays
Monday, March 18, 2013
1,565
Dropping
a habit
Is
the perfect way to know
If
you can lead change
Labels:
Leadership
Sunday, March 17, 2013
1,564
A
long list of things
Can
sometimes pose a challenge
At
least there’s a list
Labels:
World of work
Saturday, March 16, 2013
1,563
Seeing
the doctor
Makes
me feel like a small boy
Who
did something wrong
Labels:
Sick
Friday, March 15, 2013
1,562
Keep
fighting the cold
It
will try to stop you but
Only
slows you down
Labels:
Sick
Thursday, March 14, 2013
1,561
Someday
I’ll be dead
And
he’ll only remember
When
he acts like me
Labels:
Being a parent
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
1,560
Tell
them what you want
How
can they deliver if
They
don’t know your mind?
Labels:
Leadership
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
1,559
I’m
getting better
Say
it even if not true
What
choice do I have?
Labels:
Don't stop to think
Monday, March 11, 2013
1,558
Already
leading
A
secret life we can’t see
He’s
learning to hide
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Sunday, March 10, 2013
1,557
You
need a target
Even
if you cannot see
Focuses
the mind
Labels:
Goals
Saturday, March 9, 2013
1,556
Unpredictable
The
defining attribute
Of
all our futures
Labels:
Modern life
Friday, March 8, 2013
1,555
Living
in a fog
Everything
dimly perceived
Poorly
understood
Labels:
Sick
Thursday, March 7, 2013
1,554
We
need to perform
Whether
or not we feel it
Passion
can be faked
Labels:
Leadership
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
1,553
Building a snow fort
Takes time and sweat equity
And it won’t endure
Takes time and sweat equity
And it won’t endure
Labels:
Being a parent
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
1,552
Want
something to do
Something
that’s mine and not yours
Something
to enjoy
Labels:
Being a parent
Monday, March 4, 2013
1,551
Haiku
is a form
And
a way of clear thinking
One
lyric ideal
Labels:
On writing
Sunday, March 3, 2013
1,550
The
snow is falling
White
flakes that float and drift
Bringing
us silence
Labels:
Winter
Saturday, March 2, 2013
1,549
Used
to read big books
Used
to write my own novels
Now
I watch TV
Labels:
On writing
Friday, March 1, 2013
1,548
Of
course things are hard
Did
you expect to get paid
For
the easy stuff?
Labels:
World of work
Thursday, February 28, 2013
1,547
We
need to decide
What
we will stand for before
We’ll
know what to do
Labels:
Leadership
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
1,546
Hello.
Who are you?
And
why am I here again?
Who
set this all up?
Labels:
World of work
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
1,545
Ever
wonder how
Leaders
get anything done?
They
focus on less
Labels:
Leadership
Monday, February 25, 2013
1,544
Talking
about money
On
the trolley with the guys
They
know what they’re worth
Labels:
All grown up
Sunday, February 24, 2013
1,543
You’re
never as smart
As
you need to be. So stop
Worrying
and act
Labels:
Take control
Saturday, February 23, 2013
1,542
Different
perceptions
Can
be a great benefit
Not
with diff’rent goals
Labels:
Leadership
Friday, February 22, 2013
1,541
When
it’s time to stop
There’s
no spirit or joy left
For
that which succors
Labels:
World of work
Thursday, February 21, 2013
1,540
Time
to go again
Always
giving my best try
To
that which provides
Labels:
World of work
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
1,539
There
are those you love
And
those you must tolerate
Be
sure which are which
Labels:
Relationships
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
1,538
A
dark obsession
Seizes
when you’re unprepared
And
consumes your life
Labels:
Attitude
Monday, February 18, 2013
1,537
A
new lease on life
A
sense of purpose and joy
A
refreshing calm
Labels:
Attitude
Sunday, February 17, 2013
1,536
It’s
two point four miles?
Sounds
like a leisurely stroll
Nothing
could go wrong
Labels:
Don't stop to think
Saturday, February 16, 2013
1,535
Don’t
apologize
When
you don’t feel regretful
It
just insults me
Labels:
My better half
Friday, February 15, 2013
1,534
Never
compromise
Is
the worst advice there is
Only
way to learn
Labels:
Learning
Thursday, February 14, 2013
1,533
Only
so much time
To
do, to be, to become
A
world of hard choices
Labels:
Decisions
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
1,532
You
decide once and
They
react a thousand times
Not all will go well
Labels:
Leadership
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
1,531
Didn’t pass the test
And not in the least upset
Likes just where he is
And not in the least upset
Likes just where he is
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Monday, February 11, 2013
1,530
Circumstances
will
Conspire
and the facts will
Fall
in crooked lines
Labels:
World of work
Sunday, February 10, 2013
1,529
Feel
your own power
When
surrounded by others
Does
it rise or fall?
Labels:
Leadership
Saturday, February 9, 2013
1,528
Got
three things to say
A
thousand ways to say them
It
keeps you reading
Labels:
Blogging
Friday, February 8, 2013
1,527
Doing
a small thing
To
the best of your effort
Creates
transcendence
Labels:
Meaning
Thursday, February 7, 2013
1,526
Looking
for wisdom?
Stop
skipping on the surface
You
must dive in deep
Labels:
Wisdom
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
1,525
Won’t
ever be clear
If
all you do is think it
Must
say it out loud
Labels:
Leadership
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
1,524
Don’t you just relax?
Spend a weekend laying low?
Not doing a thing?
Spend a weekend laying low?
Not doing a thing?
Labels:
Modern life
Monday, February 4, 2013
1,523
Won’t do her homework
Will roll around on the floor
Wonder where time went
Will roll around on the floor
Wonder where time went
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Sunday, February 3, 2013
1,522
The tears on his face
Track the path of anger in
Our relationship
Track the path of anger in
Our relationship
Labels:
Being a parent
Saturday, February 2, 2013
1,521
You should not be fooled
By the way they will bounce back
Scar tissue runs deep
By the way they will bounce back
Scar tissue runs deep
Labels:
Being a parent
Friday, February 1, 2013
1,520
Don’t know what to do
No one ever prepared me
And lack aptitude
Labels:
Being a parent
Thursday, January 31, 2013
1,519
Talk about what’s real
Not just what you must get done
Tools you can employ
Labels:
Leadership
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
1,518
Learn to keep quiet
When you speak they will obey
But they won’t listen
Labels:
Leadership
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
1,517
There is no such thing
As cold turkey. You just make
New compromises
Labels:
Take control
Monday, January 28, 2013
1,516
A comes before B
And D always follows C
Must keep the facts straight
Labels:
World of work
Sunday, January 27, 2013
1,515
He won’t just comply
Will fight you with every step
All about power
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Saturday, January 26, 2013
1,514
Up in the morning
And run quickly out the door
You’ve got things to do
Labels:
Don't stop to think
Friday, January 25, 2013
1,513
No longer afford
To lead life in the shadows
Bright lights bring value
Labels:
Take control
Thursday, January 24, 2013
1,512
Little girl is sick
She is frightened and confused
But strangely resigned
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
1,511
A journey alone
Can sometimes provide something
Companionship can’t
Labels:
All grown up
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
1,510
Sometimes they are quick
And something painfully slow
But they all get made
Labels:
Decisions
Monday, January 21, 2013
1,509
You’ve got things to do
Important people to see
Why can’t they see that?
Labels:
World of work
Sunday, January 20, 2013
1,508
First my laptop and
Now the Internet. Let’s play
Cards by candlelight
Labels:
Modern times
Saturday, January 19, 2013
1,507
You can keep hiding
Or you can be who you are
Only hurts yourself
Labels:
Take control
Friday, January 18, 2013
1,506
The things you must do
Come not from them but from you
Listen carefully
Labels:
Take control
Thursday, January 17, 2013
1,505
Your deeds follow you
Even when you disown them
They will stick like glue
Labels:
Don't stop to think
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
1,504
I'm leaving today
Happy to be on my way
Happy to come home
Labels:
Travel
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
1,503
The price of focus
You can’t do one thing without
Dropping another
Labels:
Leadership
Monday, January 14, 2013
1,502
Never prep too soon
You should be thinking long term
But prep morning of
Labels:
Leadership
Sunday, January 13, 2013
1,501
Hard to take control
When you don’t know where to start
Pick one thing today
Labels:
Take control
Saturday, January 12, 2013
1,500
Hard to think clearly
When there’s too much on your plate
Trim to move forward
Labels:
Take control
Friday, January 11, 2013
1,499
Hate auto correct
It’s not just aggravating
Makes me doubt myself
Labels:
Modern life
Thursday, January 10, 2013
1,498
When will it get done?
I can just promise it will
I will find the time
Labels:
World of work
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
1,497
Wrap art in morals
And you defeat its purpose
Lesson for artists
Labels:
Art
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
1,496
They read every one
One small highlight of their day
My adoring fans
Labels:
On writing
Monday, January 7, 2013
1,495
It’s complicated
That’s fun when the stakes are low
Maddening when not
Labels:
World of work
Sunday, January 6, 2013
1,494
We are oddly shaped
She takes it as an affront
I just accept it
Labels:
My better half
Saturday, January 5, 2013
1,493
Make your decision
Live with the consequences
Keep moving forward
Labels:
Take control
Friday, January 4, 2013
1,492
You don’t make him change
No matter how much you yell
He does what he wants
Labels:
Kids say the darnedest things
Thursday, January 3, 2013
1,491
We do the same thing
Even when the events change
We can’t help ourselves
Labels:
Don't stop to think
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
1,490
Two thousand thirteen
Don’t be fooled by a slow start
The future is here
Labels:
Life
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
1,489
Another year ends
One more step towards the future
Away from the past
Labels:
Getting older
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