Thoughts
Although he is no genius…
“Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward in life…with grace, strength, courage, and confidence.” -Og Mandino “Although he is no genius…” This … Continue reading
The greatest classroom of all…
“Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.” ~ Seneca I am a passionate believer that one of the better ways of learning valuable life lessons is to travel the world. It can be fun, at times unconventional, and travel definitely broadens the mind. There is something about finding a way out … Continue reading
The Babysitting Chronicles: Listen & Love
‘A child seldom needs a good talking to as a good listening to.’ -Robert Brault ‘Children need love…’ -Harold Hulbert During my travels I have had many a life-changing experience. I have connected with nuclear non-proliferation activists, had run-ins with belligerent drug dealers and – believe it or not – mingled with a nudist or … Continue reading
Adventures with the Taxman
“It’s income tax time again, Americans: time to gather up those receipts, get out those tax forms, sharpen up that pencil, and stab yourself in the aorta.” Dave Barry I am truly sorry to inform all of you that it is indeed tax time again. Well, technically it’s actually very nearly tax time; 47 days … Continue reading
My Amazing Journey
Breaking news: My book ‘Amazing Adventures of a Nobody’ is on the way. I have always been a dreamer, spending much of my time traipsing through libraries & book stores dreaming that one day I would write my own book. Yes, this Englishman always dreamt of being a member of the vaunted ‘authors club.’ I … Continue reading
