There's a story about a prisoner who has been confined for one long year. His only entertainment was training a fly to roll over on command. The day came when he was finally released from prison. He headed directly to a bar, eager to show off his accomplishment. He proudly set his pet fly on the bar, and asked the bartender if he wanted to see an amazing trick. "Sure!" said the bartender rolling up a newspaper, "As soon as I get rid of this pesky fly."
Read moreSpring Poetry
Ahhhh spring! Sun and rain nourish the ground. Trees flow with the sap of life. Birds’ songs sweeten the air. Love and life are everywhere. Let’s embrace this season of renewal — the poetry of spring.
Read moreThink Different.
Apple, the world’s most valuable company, owes a huge part of its success to its cofounder and former CEO Steve Jobs. He's well known for his entrepreneurship, innovation, design, and commitment to pushing boundaries. His vision is summarized in Apple's advertising slogan, "Think different.*" During his journey he offered insights to his success — from sharing his dedication to creativity and quality, to inspiring us to live every day with passion and purpose.
Read moreEnough
I'm thirsty. I watch as the water pours into my glass, ready to say, "Thank you, that's enough," at just the right moment — the moment of satisfaction. But what decides how much is enough? How do we estimate too little or too much? In every aspect of our lives we evaluate what we have and what we believe is missing. How much is enough?
Read moreCabbage Curiosity
Nature offers us odd and amazing insights, with curiosity as its only requirement. You're probably wondering what Skunk Cabbage can teach us. It's definitely a strange subject for a blog, and it's easy to turn up our noses at something so stinky, and at first glance, so unappealing. But join me in investigating the mysteries behind a seemingly uninteresting plant.
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