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Perspective and mamahood
As you know if you’ve read this blog before, the focus is all on perspective. How our perspective changes depending on what lenses we’re wearing. We think we’re neutral and objective but we’re not. We’re biased. Way biased. We see … Continue reading
Borrowed husbands = more money, more wine
Sandra Oldfield, Winemaker and Owner, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards had to borrow a husband. Her own husband in fact. I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry as Sandra talked about being a newbie female winemaker and vineyard owner who needed … Continue reading
Perspective on public peeing – are public toilets a gift?
Skip to the loo – why public toilets matter is a fascinating article by Michael Harris in the Walrus magazine. Have you ever been caught needing to use a public toilet and yet not being able to find one? Ever … Continue reading
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Can you sum up your life philosophy in a song? Bella can – listen up.
I had a stroke two years ago, my memory’s not so good. When I get down I simply sing… And with that I was introduced to the remarkable woman that is Mrs. Bella Kelly. I met Bella while working in … Continue reading
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What’s more complicated – flying a plane or juggling three TV remotes?
The house is quiet. I am on vacation, alone (temporarily) in rented digs. I have satellite television. Three unusual happenstances. Eagerly I grab the remote and start searching for a good show to watch. I search. I flounder. I can’t … Continue reading
What does a hand dryer look like? Depends on your perspective
I love things and people that make me shift or readjust my perspective. Like crossing the street and the hand dryer. What does a hand dryer look like to you? Like this? Or like this and this? Both of them … Continue reading
Are you a mirror or a lighthouse? Be the one you seek to change in the world.
I was listening cruising down the highway listening to a podcast (the only way I can listen to podcasts) with Bruce Philp, author of Consumer Republic, speak about ‘buy the change you seek in the world’. Cool concept. Made me … Continue reading
I’m an anchor? You say that like it’s a good thing
A client called me an anchor recently. I chuckled … after I realized she didn’t mean to say she thought I was going to weigh down the conference like a ball and chain, rather she said – You’re our anchor … Continue reading
Paper vs Rock re-examined
Life Lenses™ is all about taking a second look, finding a new outlook, re-examining perspectives, even (especially) those perspectives we’ve held for a lifetime. ‘nuf said. Love this picture.
A guide to learning via splattered bug guts
I don’t like pumping gas. I always get impatient. I’m not really sure why as it doesn’t take all that long to fill up my gas tank but nonetheless it’s a task I don’t like. That’s why, when filling up … Continue reading