Aging Out
I know “aging out” means the age of a young person who has reached the mandated age for a free public education and the school district is no longer required to provide special education and related services to the youth. That’s not what I mean today. I mean my grandchildren are “aging” faster these days!…
Encouragers! Let’s Unite!
Have you noticed when you walk into a fast-food restaurant or retail store that you’ll hear one of their employees shout out “Good afternoon, welcome to ____”? Isn’t that encouraging? You were noticed! You also know that some of those employees have been taught to say something encouraging to you like “I love your hair”…
Unite — NOT Divide and Conquer
I am enjoying a “united” effort as I continue to work at the voting polls with people from both sides of the aisle.. Of course, we can’t speak about politics in a room filled with voters who are of different persuasions than each other. But is it really about that or is it because we…
“I’m Getting ENGAGED in 2018!”
I heard someone say that, and I thought “So am I”. Hers meant making a commitment to getting married. Mine meant I’m purposing to be less distracted and more on-purpose to give my full attention to those I encounter. It’s looking into someone’s eyes when they speak to me — giving them my undivided attention.…