Ronnie Williams

I think it’s very strange how our mind works. Today, I thought of a friend from 40 years ago and the trigger was a coffee pot.

Ronny was a fun guy.  He was always smiling and joking around even though his life was not what most would call exciting, fulfilling, or even pleasant on most days. But we were friends because, well how could you not be friends with him?

• He had a glass eye. So, you never really knew if he was looking straight at you. He thought that was amusing and used it - all the time!
• He was a diligent employee who seemed to be passed over for promotion more than one might expect.
• I saw him dejected only once.

Serving Simply

In my family, May is a big month for birthdays. I started thinking about all the attitudes we have concerning this designated day.

I have friends who begin shouting about this celebration months ahead of time. No way are they going to allow anyone to miss it. They prepare the landscape with reminders and sometimes even tongue-in-cheek gift suggestions. Well, I ‘think’ tongue-in-cheek is true.

I also have friends that do all in their power to downplay or even mandate feigned forgetfulness about any celebration or even mention of this day.  Maybe it’s the recognition of mortality creeping along with the steadily increasing age that prevents them from enjoying the special day. 

Love 'em or Hate 'em

Squirrels. Yeah, that’s right.  You thought I was going to say mothers-in-law or something.

DIPS

DESCRIPTION (Seth Godin)

"Perhaps it’s related to what you think you deserve:

• Kindness.
• Dignity.
• A chance to speak up.
• A fair shot at achievement.
• The benefit of the doubt"