I marvel at trees and their ability to grow and adapt to changing conditions. The more they have twisted, the better the stories they tell. I thought it most fitting…
Inflammation Fighting Kombucha
As my body ages, my goal to keep active and moving grows increasingly more challenging. I fatigue more easily. Even though I feel like I have more muscle mass, I…
Take Advantage of New Year's Blank Canvas
Turning the calendar and entering a new year always feels like a fresh start or a blank canvas to me. The new year offers a chance to make adjustments like…
Waiting is All About the Journey
The Journey is the final installment of Productive Waiting. Congratulations on finishing the series! The slogan “Getting there is half of the fun” was devised by Cunnard Line, the last…
Our Waffle House Christmas Eve Tradition
For many years, our Christmas Eve tradition started with getting dressed up to attend service at our local church. After the service, we drove around to view holiday light displays…
Practice without Challenge is Simply Repetition
Challenging Practice is the fourth installment in my series on Productive Waiting. “I mean it’s strange… it’s strange to me too, but we’re talking about practice man, we’re not even talking about…
Stick with People Who Support You
Seeking Support is the fifth installment of the Productive Waiting series. Support goes deeper than friendship. Much deeper. When the going gets really rough, a support person will not let…
Don’t Let Practice Stop You From Playing the Game
Moving from practice to performing is a bonus article from the Waiting Productively series. Too much of anything ends up being bad for you. Constantly going through the same motions…
Spend Time Engaged in Learning
Engaged Learning is the third installment from the Productive Waiting series “A watched pot is slow to boil” Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin first jotted down this quote in Poor Richard’s…
If You’re Looking for Focus & Clarity, Discover Meditation
Discovering Meditation is the second installment of my series on Productive Waiting. If meditation sounds snooty or boring or just plain weird, you are not alone. Many people are turned…