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Aging Gratefully

I have to say that over the last few years, I have been more and more grateful to be growing older. In the U.S., and maybe other places as well, growing older is seen as a curse. Maybe that’s starting to change now, but still advertisers would have us believe that looking and feeling youngerContinue reading “Aging Gratefully”

Grateful for Adversity

“You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Instead, it’s important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages.” ~ Michelle Obama “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me … You may not realize itContinue reading “Grateful for Adversity”

Creativity Above All Else

British comedian, improviser, storyteller, actor, writer, musician as featured on Australia’s ABC and the UK’s BBC. Living in Nijmegen, NL, where he moved from Brisbane, AU, Steven has toured and performed in famous comedy clubs and festivals around the world alongside acts such as Stephen Carlin, Damien Power and Greg Shapiro. Since moving to TheContinue reading “Creativity Above All Else”

A Month of Gratitude

“Humans are not ideally set up to understand logic; they are ideally set up to understand stories.” ~ Roger C. Schank, Cognitive Scientist “The purpose of the storyteller is not to tell you how to think, but to give you questions to think upon.” ~ Brandon Sanderson, fantasy and science fiction writer “Storytelling is theContinue reading “A Month of Gratitude”

Respect Your Fellow Voters

Election day is just around the corner. Barry and I voted early. There have been problems with voter intimidation in our state, but fortunately not in our county. The thing is everyone of us has a different set of values, which is fine. But I can’t make you adopt my values if yours are differentContinue reading “Respect Your Fellow Voters”