Has anyone been to a painting party? Not like painting someone’s house, although that could be something someone might organize. I mean a party where a group of friends gather at a storefront downtown, have a glass of wine, and attempt to replicate a painting while an energetic artist provides instructions in such a wayContinue reading “Paint, Dance & Be Merry”
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That’s Gonna Leave a Mark
Generally a couple of days after an event I start to notice bruises on my body. Most of the time I have no recollection how they got there. I know that when I’m in “event mode” and lift a box with my thigh, pinch my finger in the clip of a lanyard, or hit myContinue reading “That’s Gonna Leave a Mark”
Community Over Competition
I love participating in or watching groups of people sharing ideas, tips, tricks, and lessons they’ve learned with each other. I have gleaned some incredibly creative ideas and received warnings of pitfalls to avoid over the years. Sometimes I didn’t even know I had an issue until someone else asked a question, then I realizedContinue reading “Community Over Competition”
Keep it to Yourself
Since it’s a busy travel season, and I, myself, am traveling, I thought I would share a recent experience I had. I happened to earn a first class upgrade on one of my flights. The change in class comes with a few perks like a warm meal, heated towel to cleanse my hands, and depending onContinue reading “Keep it to Yourself”
Run For The Hills
…or around the track, or down the scenic path, or along the planned city route. Since the oppressive heat and humidity here in Illinois has finally given way to the cool of fall, I am seeing people outside again resuming their running routines. Lately I seem to be bumping into people who are training forContinue reading “Run For The Hills”