BRIEF

It is my honest with that you are all enjoying Thanksgiving with family and friends that you love.

I have been on the high speed train of introspection and reflection since I was sick last January and here are a few things that I’ve been thinking about. These are in no particular order…

• It is hard to be sad when you are feeling useful
• In times of trouble, stress and hard situations, nothing is more important than people
• Face to face conversation are always better than the security blanket that you are likely holding in your hand right now. Shut it off, go visit with people
• Cherish old memories and make new ones as often as you can. When you reach the end, it is all that you will have left
• Eat the cookie, it’s not going to matter
• Spend the money, it’s not going to matter
• Take the trip, it’s going to matter
• When I was laying in the hospital wondering if I was going to live, I never once thought: “Gee, I wish I worked more”
• Read the one just above this again
• Do something about it. No one really wants to hear everyone else bitch and complain.
• I love my two children more deeply than I have ever loved anyone or anything
• Don’t ever waste a day doing nothing. Someone somewhere wants to hear your voice. Call them and talk
• Plan all you want, but don’t forget that the universe often has other plans
• Worrying about things that might not happen is a waste of time and energy
• If you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room
• Everyone’s favorite subject is themselves
• I have spoken with dozens of old friends this year who I have lost touch with, often calling them out of the blue. Everyone thought something was wrong. It was exactly the opposite
• I want to thank everyone who is reading this for letting me be a part of your life

Stay safe, stay awesome, and stay tuned