Every morning, I sit in the same spot to savor my cup of coffee. I like this spot because it offers a nice view of nearby farms, allowing me to appreciate the rolling hills and the beautiful sunrise while enjoying my hot cup of black Puerto Rican coffee. The tranquility of my quiet neighborhood is … Continue reading Gratefulness Tolerance
Rockin’ Thursday II
Well, I think I’m going to continue what I started last week, and I’m going to try to post a music video every Thursday to mix things up. Today’s post is dedicated to my wife; she loves Pat Benatar. Enjoy and Happy Rockin’ Thursday. https://youtu.be/vppgaVcnfS0?si=UdMVJSRHZx6WoEKM Pat Benatar, “Heartbreaker"
Are You Listening?
In this fast-paced world, where everyone is constantly on the move, we have become accustomed to functioning in a 24/7 environment. The demand for speed is pervasive—we desire everything instantly. Meaningful conversations have become a rarity as many now prefer communicating through text messages. Face-to-face interactions, when unavoidable, are often dominated by small talk. I … Continue reading Are You Listening?
Rockin’ Thursday
Sheila Murrey from the "Integrating the Spirals" blog got me all pumped up with her post today, "February 1st – What’s bubbling up today" and her "My super-duper all-time favorite songs playlist! So, I want to share one of my favorite songs. Heart - “Barracuda” (1977) https://youtu.be/PeMvMNpvB5M?feature=shared Happy Thursday!
EL Morro or Fort Brooke
History is one of those subjects in high school where most students don't care much about; I, for one, was one of those students. My favorite subjects were math and science, which was one of the reasons why I studied Chemistry in college. However, my perspective on history took a dramatic turn back in 1999 … Continue reading EL Morro or Fort Brooke
Ethics
Over the weekend, I read an article about the latest ethics ratings among professionals in the United States. Gallup conducted a poll in December 2023, asking approximately 800 participants to rate ethics among 23 professions.1 The poll found that Nurses scored the highest, with veterinarians, engineers, dentists, and medical doctors completing the top 5 list. … Continue reading Ethics
Young Love
I’m not a poet, but I like poems. I have a poetry book that I've kept over the years, and I treasure it very much. It was given to me on 16 March 2002 by a great man. Even though he is no longer with us, his words and love still touch our spirits years … Continue reading Young Love
In Today’s Political Environment, Let’s Not Forget the Past
By now, most of you know that I’m all about leadership and history. I’m also a news junkie. Leadership, history, and politics are all connected, so everything I read, see, or hear goes through that filter. Politics everywhere is messy, but in the U.S. since the 2016 elections, it seems to me that things are … Continue reading In Today’s Political Environment, Let’s Not Forget the Past
About Me – Challenge
On January 17, 2024, Wynne Leon addressed her "About Me" section in her blog “Surprised by Joy", originally published in 2022. Being new to blogging and having joined WordPress in September 2023, I hadn't read her initial post. In her blog, she discussed the importance of refining this section to connect people with our work … Continue reading About Me – Challenge
Leadership
I don’t usually respond to prompts, but today's one is about leadership, so I can’t resist. The prompt for today asks, 'What makes a good leader?' I’m going to write a couple of textbook definitions and then add my own comments about what good leadership looks like. The U.S. Army defines leadership as, “the activity … Continue reading Leadership
Thoughts about leadership, history, and more 