There are times where I am troubled to be an American citizen. When I worry about the direction of the country. When I get into debates with others and wonder how they could possibly believe in the policies they believe in. Today is not one of those times. Today is a day to be a… Continue reading Proud Citizen
Vicarious Joy
One of the best ways to vicariously experience joy is to watch professional sports teams win an important game. The final game of the World Series. The Super Bowl. An Olympic gold. The Stanley Cup. It doesn't even have to be for a championship -- it could be a well-fought game that left the winning players… Continue reading Vicarious Joy
The End of the Day
Sometimes the day didn't go as well as you had planned. The projects didn't get done. People aren't getting along as well as you'd like. You're questioning your actions, second-guessing yourself and fighting off imposter syndrome. Then you wrap up the day with a bike ride, or a strong choir rehearsal. Or both. And suddenly,… Continue reading The End of the Day
Common Ground
Back about 25 years ago, when I was an undergraduate living in a fraternity, I was right in the middle of a house-wide contentious debate about how we would choose to support the co-ed chapters of our fraternity, if at all. The details aren't as important to remember as the emotions -- at the time,… Continue reading Common Ground
The Pause Button
Yes, yes, yes, it's time to get moving. There's content to write. Bills to pay. Children to feed. A house to clean. Laundry to do. A neighborhood event demanding an appearance. Errands to run. And those are just the mandatories. What about the disorganized basement? The unfertilized lawn? The messy desk? And yet... sometimes there's… Continue reading The Pause Button
The Joys of JJFoley 