Good Day. Here is a poem that landed on me this week. It is called “Connection” I draw up beside you; we’re together, you next to me. We embrace the warmth of friendly, human contact, joy in sharing a moment … Continue reading
In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, a famous scene mentions that “Frailty, thy name is woman”. I would suggest that Frailty, thy name is human. We all have our faults. As we are reading about Othello this week in my high school class, … Continue reading
Hi Everyone, S. Collins Ellsworth , author of various books, interviewed me earlier this year. Here is a link to her work on Amazon. In conjunction with the launch of Japanese Ghost in America, I am please to share … Continue reading
Yesterday a family pet was put down. This causes sadness for me and my family. It is also a chance to learn. So far several stages have been noted. I am sad for anything I did not do for “The … Continue reading
Courage takes many forms, sometimes it seems great and sometimes it’s long in coming through for us. I wonder what example you may have of courageous exploration in your life? Please post if you are so inspired. I wrote some … Continue reading
Watching the Olympics and noting with fascination, anticipation and appreciation the slalom skiing competition. Enjoying the great efforts. Reality check, too. I asked a Russian speaking man I know, “Are you watching the Olympics?” He said, “No, I’m watching Ukraine.” … Continue reading
Moving forward has its upside and its downside. One moves into new endeavors, pushing ahead to learn new skills, try things one hasn’t yet learned before, and moves onto new accomplishments, however, there are also challenges that come with the … Continue reading
Today I saw the movie “Twelve Years a Slave.” Hard to give a response. I cried. May you you all have your own. I love people. I Love learning. May we all explore. In loving kindness Dan
This year as in any year on February fifth sales tax reports were due. We filed on February 2nd. Also on April fifteenth taxes are due. We filed on February 7th. This is no accident. I set a goal and … Continue reading
How’s this for a unique approach? Instead of guilt regarding failure or undue joy over achievement, how about continuing our goals into the new year? I have found that any attainments, generally, come about as a result of sustained effort … Continue reading