Going To Paris

Resilience is built when life doesn’t go your way. I have learned a lot about resilience since August 25, 2016. Up to that time and for sometime after, I didn't understand resilience. I did not comprehend that resilience is "the ability to adapt well to adversity, trauma, or significant stress, allowing individuals to "bounce back" or grow from difficult experiences." I didn't "adapt" or "bounce back" from difficult experiences. I didn't change and ask what I could do dif

Who are you when no one's watching? I came across this question when reading an article about relationships. (Again, like my last post, not that any of the article was relevant to me -- smiley face). Living alone, I am well aware that I have developed habits and default behaviors (are those two concepts different?) that are suited for my circumstances. For example, I don't need to share my time, and I can do chores when I want to. I wonder sometimes whether that makes me u

Another article on my Google News feed. I thought I would share it even though it has absolutely no relevance to moi. (Smiley face). Key points We are genetically predisposed to all things living, just as the Buddha had a penchant for the lotus. Embracing the awe of nature can remedy and lower the heat of the stew brewing inside our heads. Even tending an indoor garden can boost our mental health. There is always a lotus flower in stories about the Buddha. This flower, the

I came across this article in My Google News feed: Say what?! It’s true. Exploring new places and trying new things can improve your mental well-being, strengthen your brain, and help you feel more fulfilled in everyday life. RVing fits that criteria! It can build brain strength. Who knew? Breaking routine Science shows that stepping outside your routine is one of the healthiest things you can do. According to Psychology Today, doing something new “wakes up” the brain. It pro

Atlanta April 17, 2026 Crayfish, crawfish, and crawdad are regional, colloquial names for the same freshwater, lobster-like crustacean (order Decapoda). "Crawfish" is dominant in the Gulf South, "crayfish" is common in the North/scientific contexts, and "crawdad" is used in the Midwest/West. They are generally interchangeable, differing only by location. Key Regional and Usage Differences: Crawfish: Preferred in Louisiana, Texas, and Southern regions; often used when referrin

Charlottesville April 10, 2026 The other night I visited with my good friend Mark Wilson. Mark and I became fast friends at Darden. And while we fell out of touch for many years, thanks to him reaching out to me we have stayed more in touch. It came up that I had given Mark a green Masters hat, probably in the spring of 1987. Mark told me how the hat became the prize at an annual putt putt outing and that his mom won it many times. After she passed, Mark inherited the ha

April 6, 2026 Take me back.

Amtrak Train 171 April 6, 2026 Friday night Courtney took me to an Ingrid Michelson concert at Lincoln Center. Ms. Michelson is a favorite of Courtney’s. She’s had a couple of “Top 40” hits over the past few years but may be best known for writing the soundtrack to the musical version of The Notebook. It was a very entertaining 90 minutes with Ms. Michelson accompanied by her two backup singers, a string quartet and a pianist. For several songs she brought out friends who

Amtrak Train 171 April 6, 2026 I had no idea how the cranes used to build skyscrapers increase in height. The answer is revealed in this video. I’m sure glad there are engineers who can figure out the loads involved here!