Blue Bloods: "Backstabbers" Episode.
A dinner discussion revolves around the fact that a good friend has used and lied to Nikki. It's happened to all of us at one time or another.
Nikki (Sami Gayle): "Well, next time, I'm going to think long and hard before jumping in to help somebody."
Commissioner (Tom Selleck): "Can't do that."
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Is There Anything I Can Do . . .
A friend's job loss creates an inability to provide for the family.
You ask, "Is there anything I can do?"
A long-time neighbor dies.
You ask, "Is there anything I can do?"
A car accident creates months of physical therapy for a co-worker.
You ask, "Is there anything I can do?"
A family member is diagnosed. It doesn't look good.
You ask, "Is there anything I can do?"
The question is honest and sincere.
It's asked out of compassion, empathy and maybe even love.
A genuine offer gratefully accepted as both recognize that, in most cases, there is nothing that can help. There's nothing to be done.
It's futility is heavy. And lonely.
You ask, "Is there anything I can do?"
A long-time neighbor dies.
You ask, "Is there anything I can do?"
A car accident creates months of physical therapy for a co-worker.
You ask, "Is there anything I can do?"
A family member is diagnosed. It doesn't look good.
You ask, "Is there anything I can do?"
The question is honest and sincere.
It's asked out of compassion, empathy and maybe even love.
A genuine offer gratefully accepted as both recognize that, in most cases, there is nothing that can help. There's nothing to be done.
It's futility is heavy. And lonely.
Friday, October 2, 2015
Weigh-in
About this time in 2013, I lost nearly 50 pounds! Like everyone who does something like this, I promised that those pounds would never come back.
Like everyone else who does something like this, I lied. 30 are back! But I'm going after those "extras" and I will lose them . . . again.
I heard that weighing yourself first thing in the morning is best. Consistency is important. In my wisdom, I added "daily" thinking that more is better. Well, it is, right?
I now read that watching progress, or lack thereof, on a micro level is neither encouraging nor motivating. Weekly is the way to go.
Like everyone else who does something like this, I lied. 30 are back! But I'm going after those "extras" and I will lose them . . . again.
I heard that weighing yourself first thing in the morning is best. Consistency is important. In my wisdom, I added "daily" thinking that more is better. Well, it is, right?
I now read that watching progress, or lack thereof, on a micro level is neither encouraging nor motivating. Weekly is the way to go.
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