A photo of an ordinary situation, and a little story to go with it. The photo is from […]
A photo of an ordinary situation, and a little story to go with it. The photo is from […]
This weekend, Loved-One and I trekked to mid-Michigan to attend our niece’s bridal shower. Such a long trip mainly because we ran into lake-effect snow. Somewhere along the way, another niece called requesting a ride along from Lansing. Well, yeah!
[tweetthis]We arrived safely, just a little late, and happy to have the fresh conversations that only college students provide.[/tweetthis]
I took all our leftover Christmas candy to share, ready to turnover a new, healthier leaf, upon return. Just to be sure I could boast a dramatic shift, I indulged in Wendy’s 4 for $4 both coming and going.
That egg white veggie omelet tasted so health, and so delicious, this morning. Especially after swimming for a half hour!
Loved-One drove the whole way, maybe because I kept announcing what signs I’m unable to read with my right eye shut.
Anyways, on the plus side, all that time in the car, and a ball of yarn, netted a new hat before we arrived at our destination.
Here are a few things, in no particular order, for which I give thanks:
[icon name=”snowflake-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Stuff You Should Know podcast and a battery operated Bluetooth speaker. I learned all about jellyfish and combed jellies. They are now my second most fascinating animal, right next to octopuses.
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These days, I’m rarely around difficult people. Why? Because I work from home. [tweetthis] I’m around two delightful people all day long. Loved-One and myself. TaDa, problem solved.[/tweetthis]
But,
There was a time when my day was filled with difficult people. And, in the interest of honesty, I may, just may, have been a difficult person. Maybe. Let’s just say that my career in the pharmaceutical industry involved a lot of conflict and a lot of strong people with strong opinions.
Lately, a certainTweeter in the news keeps reminding me of a valuable set of tapes I listened to and share: “Coping with Difficult People,” by Robert M. Bramson PhD. Although Bramson describes several personality traits that may become difficult, the ones I have the most trouble with are the Sherman Tanks, Exploders, and Snipers, all aggressive types of behaviors.
- Sherman Tanks are people who run roughshod, bluster, and bully.
- Exploders, well, they explode in an angry tirade;
- Snipers hit with sarcasm and humor from behind cover.
Twitter is a great place for Sherman Tanks. The most common response is to try to fight fire with fire. Bramson point out the error of this response. He says that even if you win, it turns a Sherman Tank into a Sniper, also happy Twitter users.
The first Monday
[tweetthis] of a new year is a great time to take a look back at the last year, pause, and look froward to what the New Year brings.[/tweetthis]. It’s been a rollercoaster back-end of 2016, with the Cubs World Series win almost obliterated by a political season that left be bewildered and bothered.
I’m blessed to be in a family where discourse is the common course, and disagreement opens minds, instead of fostering hate.
I had a great time watching the Cubs win, and sharing the victory with Mom, while hanging on the phone with Loved-One. Technology can be so wonderful. Yes, phones and TVs are old technology. Still, I can remember when a long-distance call was for serious matters, and we listened to ball games on the radio (My science class gave up studying to listen to the Tigers, back in 7th grade.) Plus, I met a new Cleveland friend through a friendly wager. Can’t wait to claim my tour of Cleveland winnings from Jena.)
A Ship of Pearl and The Fable of Little Tzurie are published and getting great reviews, and at the same time, helping the hungry and the homeless.
I made new friends through my Clown Car Geniuses, IWOC, and CWC. All who help me grow, keep me grounded, and fill me with optimism. I hope I do the same for them.
A new part-time job fell in my lap by just asking if I could help. It may be temporary, and it may be more. Time will tell. In the meantime, I like this comment, “You bring a peacefulness to the office.
I have an incredibly healthy, intelligent, and for the most part, happy family. I feel like their love provides a marvelous safety net and allows me to risk, to fail, and to try new things, because no matter what, I have people who will be there to pick me up, dust me off, and get me going again.
So now what?
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