Going To Paris

Charlottesville March 25, 2026 I received the following email this morning. It hit me like a 2x4 (although I have never been hit by a 2x4). In spite of changes I’ve made in my life, I still catch myself waiting — waiting for a sign, the “right time”, until I’ve completed my “thorough analysis.” Remember — anchors up and jump right in! From Dr. Kim Foster: Most people spend their lives waiting… Waiting to feel ready. Waiting to feel confident. Waiting for someone to say, “Ye

Insert graphic showing how magic is found outside our comfort zone. Charlottesville March 19, 2026 I had a powerful experience coaching at First Tee last night. Along with a couple of other coaches, I was leading a group of six kids, all but one 12 years old or older. This was the third class of the session where our theme is “collaborating with others.” This week’s life lesson was “being your best self.” Having introduced the lesson, I asked the kids what being their best

Charlottesville Pi Day 2026 Damn. Frustrating. Extremely so. I had a goal and I’ve undermined it by “just this one time” thinking. I’ll only have one cookie. Actually two so t matter. Hell, it doesn’t matter if I can’t lose a few pounds. But of course it does. If I could curb my emotional eating, I think I’d be surprised by the positive effect. This week I gave into it; I’m hoping today I can start anew … again. Helpful thoughts from Google: Shame regarding weight gain