77. Do it while you still can.
The Habit of Making That Call. Why is it so important? Why is it something we should do now rather than later? The answer is … Read More
76. Forty lost years.
Claire called to tell me about an event that occurred 40 years ago. She and her brother had fought bitterly over an antique chair that … Read More
75. Call while you still can.
Sometimes you’re just wish you hadn’t answered the phone. That’s exactly how I felt on Monday morning when I hung up the phone after speaking … Read More
74. Point well taken.
Over the past two weeks I have heard many stories of acts of kindness and caring. The last two blogs have, I guess, resonated with … Read More
73. A teacher extraordinaire.
My wife Gimalle is somewhat fanatical about recycling which means that every week when we do our grocery shopping, we drop off the collection of … Read More
72. Kindness is its own reward.
A few weeks ago I was sitting in a local Starbucks waiting for a friend when I heard a gentle voice behind me. The voice … Read More
71. Flexibility makes for endless possibilities.
A lady named Joan called to remind me that a series of blogs on The Habit of Flexibility would not be complete if the focus … Read More
70. Groceries must be bought on Thursday.
Our discussion last week on the Habit of Flexibility brought a spate of calls from readers anxious to share some of their stories. The one … Read More
69. Try, try and try again.
In the mid-1800’s W. E. Hickson, a British educational writer, coined the proverb; Tis a lesson you should heed: Try, try, try again. If at … Read More
68. Grandma knows best.
Graham called to tell me that my last two blogs have reminded him of his grandmother. She passed away two years ago at the age … Read More