Renaissance 2.0
I got this today from a dear friend. I hope you enjoy it and agree with its message. It is exactly how I try to live my life every day. DANCE LIKE NO ONE IS WATCHING My brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister’s bureau and lifted out a tissue-wrapped package. “This,” he said,…
Part of my job as an IT Manager is testing all new technologies as they hit the market, including BETA versions (which means clunky bug-filled not-ready-for-primetime versions). I love getting to play with all these toys. I feel like the Tom Hanks character in the movie BIG, remember that one? Anyway, the downside to this…
I went to the annual Renaissance Festival here in Georgia yesterday and as always it was a wonderful experience. There is just something special about that time period for me. I don’t know quite what it is, but I just love that era. I feel at home and all my senses enjoy it. Visually, everything…
It’s a rainy Friday morning here in Atlanta, Georgia and I am enjoying it immensely. I have my jumbo sized Dunken Donuts coffee and in my office with large windows overlooking a gorgeous view of the rain pouring down on all the greenery. I love a bright sunny day just like the next guy, but…
I’ve been thinking lately–and we all know that ain’t no good when Paisano thinks—and I believe that you can indeed love a friend as much as, if not more than, a relative. We all know that we don’t pick our relatives, but we do select our friends. We decide whether or not to keep someone…
I hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day weekend. I know I did, but it always makes me think about the whole purpose behind this holiday. We’re supposed to remember all those men that died while protecting their country and our freedom. While I am against war and violence, I do have a deep respect…
I am feeling rather good these days because I just had my formal review at work and I was shown a great deal of respect, admiration and most importantly, appreciation by the owner of the company. However, when I sit back and think about it, I know deep in my heart that I don’t want…
What does Monday get such a bad rap? I mean, you never hear anyone say, “Thank God it’s Monday!” Well, maybe if they’re in a straight jacket, sure, but not normally. I know that Monday is no different than Friday, but still, it just feels so crappy. It’s the first day of another long work…
Watching that movie 61* has got me thinking about my goal and purpose in life. Why am I here and what will be my lasting legacy? Life gets so hectic and busy that we lose track of our dreams and wind up spinning our wheels and wasting precious time on things or people that don’t…
Here’s a common dilemma. Is it smart to jeopardize a great friendship for possibly one night of passion? Would you take the chance of destroying a special friendship by becoming lovers? It’s not as much of a slam dunk as most people think it is. Usually, if it’s that easy a decision, it is because…