A number of people were not pleased. In my article titled: “Can It Get Any Worse” they felt let down. There were no seagoing or ship references! “Did you forget or something!” they asked me. Sorry – not sorry – sorry. Seriously I’m not into being a politician. So it was my fault and I’m sorry for anyone who was disappointed. What is your attitude each day? Do you choose to go with the flow and virtually always seek to find the positive aspects in situations? Or do you choose negativity … [Read more...]
Can It Get Any Worse?
You can almost feel the moaning and groaning. Not a reference to anyone who has lost a loved one, a friend or someone they know really well. No this is not about that. Look let’s get real. As of the days past Thanksgiving this year it will be over one year since my wife and I have physically seen or been near three of our four kids. Now yes, they are adults now. However, in another time we would have visited them, wherever they lived in the USA, at least two, three or four times or more by … [Read more...]
Being Grateful Spreads Like A Virus, Share It
Be Grateful, Have Gratitude and Share It With Others. Enjoy your family and friends. Be Grateful, Have Gratitude and Share it with others. Here are a few quotes to keep you in the mood: You should be proud of yourself. Call it ‘adulting’ if you must. This year, 2020, is a historical and challenging year. None like it has ever happened before in a world connected by the internet. You are getting through it! You are amazing! If you ever need someone to speak with to lend an ear, … [Read more...]
How Do You Argue With The Facts?
This story is one I’ve heard on CNBC – from CEO’s, COO’s, Analyst and many others. “In order for something to happen at xyz, (whatever company they’re speaking about) it’s going to be like stopping a loaded Supertanker at sea. It’s going to take forever!” Let’s begin with a fact – Yes, if a Supertanker was fully loaded and traveling at full speed ahead and then stopped the engines it would take awhile to stop. Now that is a fact. In reality why would a Supertanker need to all of a sudden … [Read more...]
Calm and Restful or Furious and Unpredictable
Each time you hit the sack aboard ship you assume, yet don’t know for certain, what the seas and weather have in store for your rest and sleep. Days may go by with the calmest most peaceful seas. Your unconscious senses recall being gently swayed as an infant. There are other times when the fury of the sea arises as if whipped into a frenzy. Most of the crew aboard the ship are not sleeping well. It is as if you are riding a roller coaster with the addition of free flight with occasionally … [Read more...]