Let me introduce my mining pan metaphor. We’ve got lots of holes to patch in our fragile world. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the magnitude of challenge, but we have considerable resources and lots of communal energy to apply to their improvement. It starts with our Friend in the Mirror…joining others in working TOGETHER for constructive change. Our children and communities are counting on us. Let’s rise to our occasion.
Read moreA SMILE CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE...
SMILES make all the difference. We’re experiencing too much anger, road rage, partisan rancor, community dysfunction with too little spontaneous kindness. We can/must do better. Friendly outreach most usually starts with a smile. Our communities need more of that. Let’s make that happen.…SMILE!
Read moreAN APRIL 1 AUDIT OF MY NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS
Most of us have our best intentions relative to New Year’s Resolutions. HOWEVER! The “best-laid plans”…”life is what happens while you’re busy making plans,” etc., etc. frequently influence our success. I decided that April One would be a good time for a personal resolution audit. Hopefully, you’ll find this helpful as you honestly assess your progress to date and plan for the future...HAPPY APRIL FIRST!
Read moreHATS MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN TEXAS...AND BEYOND...
Cowboy Hats are a big deal in Austin, in Texas and all around. I’ve had fun through the years meeting those who make the hats, and those who wear them. The following highlights remind us of the wide variety of hats and owners who wind up giving us too much fun…ENJOY!
Read moreTHE T-SHIRT CHRONICLES...FUN TO RECOLLECT THE COLLECTING ADVENTURES...
We’ve all saved 2 or 7 or elevendy t-shirts from our life adventures. Which is fine until we have to reconcile storage in a downsizing environment. I’m frequently poised to delete delete, until awakened memories create a stay of execution. Here are some of my rationales for saving particular shirts. You might find my deliberations helpful. I’m not sure that I did. I just recognize, admire, reflect, fold and put back on the shelf. Maybe you’ll have a better solution. Cause I’m betting you have some maverick t-shirts about. ENJOY!
Read moreTHE DELIGHT OF DISCOVERY...RIGHT IN OUR OWN BACKYARD...
There are many examples of beauty and inspiration around us at all times, but we’re frequently too busy or preoccupied to notice. Been there, done that. But life tapped me on the heart/shoulder and prompted me to start paying attention…for all the right reasons. Read on, enjoy these images, and reflect on possibilities in your own life. Life is a gift. We can enhance our lives by adding color and texture. It takes intention and practice. To discover. To notice. The benefits are myriad. Enjoy!
Read moreLET'S JUMPSTART AN EARTH-FRIENDLY, PEOPLE-FRIENDLY, POLITICS-FRIENDLIER NEW YEAR!
Wow! Our one Covid year became two+, and we’re still hoping to wind down this particular challenge over the next few weeks. Then, we can more readily address several lingering governance issues, while noting the emergence of new ones. I contend that we’re ready to rise to our occasion with more inspired leadership and collaborative partnerships. We have the resources…just need the will and commitment. This Mosey commentary should prove helpful in your sorting out your role in this civic challenge. We’re on an erratic learning curve, but I have lots of confidence that we’re poised to do better, to be better, to model better. With no better time to consider our opportunity. Wishing you and yours a Happy, Healthy and Hopeful New Year!
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