Winter Solstice-End of Times

  The photo is a moment caught in paper time.  The family is mine.  The month is December 1961.  The place Bullwell, England.  My family is gathered to celebrate the holidays.  The place is the home of my grandparents, efficiently […]

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Good-bye Jack

I had a dream last night.  It was one of those  incredibly clear dreams that woke me up feeling as if I was still living it.  You know the kind. The dream was about two dogs.  One a friendly yellow […]

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A Matter of Perspective

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” -Maria Robinson 2011 has delivered an annoyingly slow start to spring .  Most everything in my garden is 3 weeks behind.  […]

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The Leader as Coach

“Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. “Pooh,” he whispered. “Yes, Piglet?” “Nothing,” said Piglet, taking Pooh’s paw, “I just wanted to be sure of you.” How does a leader establish themselves as that constant, supportive champion of someone’s success? […]

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The Coach and the Sweet Spot

Have you ever tried to remember what a 20 below day is like while you’re sitting sipping iced tea at 25 above?  Can you ever really capture that moment when, after a move or starting a new job, the unfamiliar […]

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