klar-i-tee clearness or lucidity as to perception or understanding; freedom from indistinctness or ambiguity. the state or quality of being clear or transparent to the eye; pellucidity: the clarity of pure water. –Dictionary.com Today marks the first day of 2020. In thinking about the year ahead and what I’d like it to be about, one […]
In 100 Years…
Posted on December 12, 2018 //
When we look back at history and read the stories of past generations, we often ask questions like “How could people think that way?” “How could they have been so cruel?” “How could they treat other human beings like that?” Generations of humans have thought these thoughts, said these words, and made small steps forward. […]
Perspective
Posted on October 3, 2018 //
Looking out the window of an airplane, I had a thought that’s certainly not original, but still interesting to me. Up until the last century, no human being enjoyed anything close to this perspective, saw this kind of view, or understood from seeing it first hand that the blue sky is still there on the […]
There’s A Difference
Posted on January 15, 2018 //
THERE’S A DIFFERENCE There’s a difference between right and wrong There’s a difference between help and harm There’s a difference between truth and lies There’s a difference between you and I There’s a difference between love and hate There’s a difference between peace and pain There’s a difference between right and wrong There’s a difference […]
How Cold Is It?
Posted on January 7, 2018 //
For the last week or so it’s been bitter cold outside here in Ohio, with temperatures hovering just above zero and wind chills making it downright painful to be outside. It was noticeably warmer outside tonight when I took the trash out to the curb – about 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Generally speaking, 30 degrees sounds […]
Bring On 2018
Posted on January 1, 2018 //
I’ve got a lot planned for 2018. Who knows if I’ll do any of this, but at least I’ve got a plan. It’s going to be an amazing year.
Not Sure Anymore
Posted on December 9, 2017 //
Not sure anymore what even makes sense Not sure how we got here or where we go next Not sure what to make of the things people do Not sure how the lies got confused with the truth In a world that’s lost its mind Times when peace seems hard to find When I don’t […]
I’m For Issue 18
Posted on November 2, 2017 //
School levy season is upon us once again in beautiful Ohio. As election day approaches, Issue 18 – the substitute levy for Springboro Schools – is a hot topic in town. Our streets are once again filled with signs in favor of our local school levy. Our yards are once again littered with rock-filled plastic […]
I met Seth Godin today
Posted on October 12, 2017 //
Seth Godin has been an inspiration to me for well over a decade. His books, podcasts, TED talks, courses, thousands of blog posts, and occasional email exchanges have given me a steady stream of good advice and insight day after day, year after year. Today I got to give him a scharffenberger chocolate bar, shake […]
One Thing Right
Posted on September 6, 2016 //
I laughed and said it ain’t no big thing I have a million ideas and most of them ain’t worth a thing I understand that good things take time and if something’s important you just have to keep on trying I’ve been crazy, I’ve been blind, been lost and found so many times, been […]