Find a way to create joy each day
No, I wasn't the fastest - I finished 16th of 17 in my age group, way back in the total pack, just ahead of the walkers. No, it wasn't a Personal Record (and I've only done one other 5k, which I finished about 30 seconds faster.) No, I'm not in better shape because my running… Continue reading 5k
Finding opportunities out of obligations is about more than the old optimist's creed of "making lemonade from lemons." It's about efficiency. It's about attitude. It's about shaping your reality. Once my dad was told to attend a dinner event 3 hours away to represent the company, accept an award, and shake hands with the governor… Continue reading Finding the Opportunity
One town north of me, a tragedy has unfolded. Problems with an over-pressurized natural gas line led to dozens of explosions and 70+ houses on fire. Three towns have evacuated their residents. Local news has been reporting nonstop on the craziness. But they've also been pointing out the places that evacuees can go for help.… Continue reading Look for the Helpers
At some point on vacation, it can hit you. No matter how much fun you're having. No matter how relaxed you are. No matter how far the rest of the world has melted away. At some point you're ready to go back. You want to sleep in your own bed. To have your shower, your… Continue reading The Day Back
The night before Christmas was always a mini-celebration. In my family we'd sometimes open up one present to whet our appetites. The night before your birthday is often a good night, even if you can't get to sleep so easily. You fall asleep thinking about what a great day it's going to be. Or the… Continue reading The Night Before
The Joys of JJFoley 