A bit of advice for my college bound daughter

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

The Higher the Horse, the Farther the Fall

The temptation to criticize someone else's weaknesses can be alluring. Our culture teaches us to feel better about ourselves when we can point out the faults of others. But are you perfect? Have you nothing to criticize? I wonder if you turned that judgemental eye on yourself how would you fair?

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Not Just About Trees

The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The next best time to plant a tree is today.

Monday, May 21, 2007

Get Rich in 30 Days!

Every time someone has told me a way that I could double my money, make a quick buck, or get paid for doing nothing...I have ended up in debt, trouble, or both. Hard work, passion, a little luck, talent, and a lot of perseverance...those are the only ingredients to success.
We all measure success in different ways, but I suggest you consider what you had to do to get it a good barometer. If you are not proud of the way you achieve something, then how can you be proud of the results?
I also, once again, must stress that money is not success. I am not the best compensated Director of Sales in New York, but I sure am happy. I strive to earn the respect of my peers, my coworkers, my manager, and my clients. I do so without false promises, disrespect or subterfuge...this I am proud of. This is success.

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Falling in Love - Part II

There is no formula for knowing you are in love. There is no divine intervention that tells you that the person you have feelings for is "the one". I only know that being in love should never hurt, you should never have to sacrifice who you are for the one whom you are with. You must ask the question, am I being asked to become someone completely different than who I was when I met this person? If so, why did they love me in the first place?
If I sound dour and forboding, I do not mean to be. I would only hope that you find the kind of joy that I have, before you have given up like I almost did. Falling in love with the right person has empowered me to grow into the person I have always wanted to be. Being in love has taught me the valuable lesson of trust, patience, and faith, not only in the one I love, but in myself.

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Bugs Bunny was a Cross Dresser

I mean, really...did you ever see that rabbit with a real girl? Every time he was in trouble...on went a dress, and it wasn't just Elmer that he was cozying up to. Not that there is anything wrong with that...I'm just sayin' that wabbit was into some kinky stuff.