Polonius-isms
Posted: December 17, 2014 Filed under: pearls of wisdom | Tags: pearls of wisdom, polonius 14 CommentsWhen I was in seventh grade, Mr Batanian – psychology teacher, athletic director of the school, car salesman, father of a large number of really fine kids, stood up in the auditorium and said: “You kids and all this I don’t know who I am. Well I’ve got news for you. Find out who you are and where you’re going and get there by the time you’re thirty-five.”
I’ve always remembered that advice, though it took me a bit longer, and it might be time once again for some more traveling. But I’ve altered it a bit to:
“Life is a journey, try to find some comfortable shoes by thirty-five.”
Happy travels.
straight and narrow
Posted: March 30, 2014 Filed under: pearls of wisdom | Tags: driving, expectations, pearls of wisdom 22 CommentsInstructions are the opposite of expectations. So often the lack of one leads to failure in the other.
When one of my daughters was learning to drive we decided to let her take a stint on the highway in Wyoming. I pulled off, she took the wheel, buckled up and proceeded to drive and start to turn onto the highway into the oncoming traffic, leading me to scream “Straight, straight, straight” at the top of my lungs. It was traumatic at the time though we laugh about it now. But the failure was on me for not ensuring she knew what was expected of her.
Often in life, work and love we have expectations that are unmet because we never clearly state what is wanted. Don’t count on anyone to read your mind, you’ll almost always be disappointed.
r & r – horses
Posted: September 14, 2013 Filed under: horses, pearls of wisdom | Tags: horses, pearls of wisdom, recovery, rest 6 CommentsRest and recovery is as important as action.
work is over, time to graze
happy
Posted: April 27, 2013 Filed under: pearls of wisdom | Tags: adage, child, happiness, love, pearls of wisdom, quote 25 CommentsI heard an old adage on the radio today. A famous football player said “You are never happier than your saddest child.”
I had never considered it, but for me it’s true. May your lives be filled with joy.
little things…
Posted: April 9, 2013 Filed under: cancer, history, pearls of wisdom | Tags: big horn mountains, black tooth, cancer, history, little things are important, my history, pearls of wisdom, travel, wyoming 28 CommentsOnce, my brother in law and I rode horse back 1/2 a day from our cabin bordering the national forest and hiked up to the wilderness area planning to overnight just above the tree line, ( 11,000 feet ). Read the rest of this entry »
limbo
Posted: April 6, 2013 Filed under: pearls of wisdom | Tags: limbo, pearls of wisdom, sad 20 CommentsJust learned that dear friends may split. This is beyond sad. But at least the limbo will be over for them. There are few things worse than limbo.
change
Posted: April 3, 2013 Filed under: pearls of wisdom | Tags: change, growth, pearls of wisdom, vibrant 30 CommentsI read an email about two people and change. Read the rest of this entry »
a bit of bragging
Posted: March 27, 2013 Filed under: history, pearls of wisdom | Tags: basketball, believe, challenge, hoops, my history, open gym, pearls of wisdom, try 19 CommentsSummer open gym was pure joy. Read the rest of this entry »
decision riddle
Posted: March 23, 2013 Filed under: pearls of wisdom | Tags: actions, decisions, pearls of wisdom, riddle 33 CommentsSomeone told me this the other day. Three frogs are sitting on a log when one decides to go for a swim. How many are left? Three, a decision is not action.
May you have the follow-through to accomplish great things.
safe deposit
Posted: March 11, 2013 Filed under: figures of speech, pearls of wisdom | Tags: bonds, figure of speech, investing, lark, pearls of wisdom, the value of time 38 CommentsWe dug through our safe box, pulling certificates and documents turning over proof that society membership requires. Read the rest of this entry »
