Pay-It-Forward Thanksgiving!

As I journey into November, I look forward to one of my favorite holidays: Thanksgiving! On one episode of "The Golden Girls", Sophia (Estelle Getty) wants to have a mock funeral complete with a eulogy. As a sitcom there were comedic parts of the episode, but the point of the storyline stuck with me. Sophia wanted to know how she was appreciated when she was alive. This is something she wouldn't know after she had passed on. I hope on your journey, you may have a Pay-It-Forward Thanksgiving! Appreciate and give thanks for those important to you by letting them know. Thanks!

Winds Of Change!

Russ Taff's album had a song on it which I really like called "Winds Of Change". As I journey through this life, I've realized that I am in a continual state of change. Seasons are a great reminder of this. October comes in with wind and cooler temperatures. T-Shirts are replaced by sweat shirts. Lawn mowers are having a last run before we prep our snow blowers. All of it is a part of change. I hope you learn to embrace change as a part of your journey! If you don't like where your journey, remember you have the power to "change" it.

Back To!

On my journey, I realize that sometimes the journey means going "back to". Maybe back to school, back to the town I grew up in, back to visit family and friends, etc. Just realize that traveling back to a place, time. etc. is not the same as taking a step back.
On the contrary, you are moving forward reflecting on the times, places, and people that are all a part of your life and make you who you are. I hope on your journey you go back to those moments that make you who you are!

Ease On Down The Road!

On my journey in this life, I am always tying to find the balance between the "fast and furious" road and the "ease" of slowing down onto a path less traveled.
I often ask myself if I am an "actor" or a "reactor". I hope you are the star actor or actress in your own journey and not just reacting to the demands of others.
On your journey I hope you are able to find balance as you "Ease On Down The Road".

Visiting Childhoood!

On my journey, I recently took a trip to the hometown of one of my favorite actresses in one of my favorite movies: Grand Rapids, Minnesota was the birthplace of Judy Garland who starred as "Dorothy" in The Wizard of Oz.

I hope on your journey you may take time to revisit your childhood. It may be in the past, but it is still a part of who you are. Remember, we don't stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing! I hope you may revisit your childhood if only for a moment!

Connections Appreciation

As I journey through this life, I have realized that we all have "links" in our lives. Those links maybe people, carreer, oranizations, hobbies, etc. Some are permanent while others are only temporary. I have connected with 2 of my classmates. One of the classmates I talk to once a week. The other I recently talked to after 31 years. It is easy to tell which one I consider to be "permanent" and which one "temporary". I appreciate them both! On your jouney, I hope you appreciate the connections in your life, for they are all a part of who you are! Have a great day!

Honor Our Heroes

As a fan of the television show "Survivor", I usually become emotional in the episode where remaining tribe mates take time to "honor" those that have been voted out of the game.

On your journey, take time to honor those who have and are serving our country to protect our freedoms and rights.