The world is smaller than you think. Even with billions of people on the Earth, our paths are constantly crossing with people we know in unexpected places. It's because of the many trails we leave: past friends from living in previous cities, former colleagues at old jobs, buddies from school, or activity groups. We run… Continue reading Small world
Category: Human
Holiday greetings for 2018
Wishing you many joys of your own in 2019! Here's our annual holiday message and year in review in song and pictures: https://youtu.be/0vU-t7Shpwo Previous holiday messages are here: 2017, 2016, 2015.
Recognizing an Inflection Point
There are these great moments that are easy to spot in hindsight -- moments where everything around you changes irrevocably. At work, it could be a new boss or new CEO, or an acquisition or sale. World news such as an election, an attack, or a crime can alter the course of history. Major personal… Continue reading Recognizing an Inflection Point
Sadvocates
In any tough situation, you can choose to look for joy. To find the brighter side. To not get discouraged by the setback. To put yourself in the other person's shoes. To think slower, not faster and suppress your lizard brain reactions. To shape your own reality. Or you can choose to look for sadness. To… Continue reading Sadvocates
Heaven on Earth
Once I had a dream I was in the afterlife. It was a long white corridor with lots of doors. Behind each of the doors were rooms with different circles of my friends. Some were playing games, some were at a barbecue, some were just sitting in a room talking about nothing in particular. I… Continue reading Heaven on Earth
The Joys of JJFoley 