I’ve been listening to an audiobook I’ve found to be a bit dry. There have been a few interesting ideas, one being that purpose matters more than passion in determining who does a good job. The authors assert that it would behoove commencement speakers everywhere to stop telling graduates to follow their passion. There was […]
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National Leon Day
I learned via a highly important text this week that June 25 is National Leon Day. Haven’t heard of this made up holiday? Leon is Noel spelled backwards, and June 25 is six months away from Christmas. Hallmark is bound to come up with a new greeting card line soon. If, like me, you have […]
Math
It’s not necessarily my favorite subject, but I did win a trophy in a county math competition in sixth grade. Number one in fractions. I’ll pause for admiration and applause. Recently I attended a workshop on “Giving Strategies for Non-Cash Assets”. I know, I know. Sounds fascinating. The night before, I checked in with a […]
My Favorite Subject
“What are you going to talk about?”
“Grief and loss, but I’ve kept that quiet from most of the people here.”
“Oh! That’s my favorite subject!”
I Stopped Blogging
I didn’t stop writing.
But I did stop blogging.