Monthly Archives: November 2017
IMPRESSIONS, FIRST Entering a room with an expectant audience or speaking in a public forum presents an opportunity. Walking to the middle of the stage focuses attention. People often form a lasting impression within the first 3 seconds of viewing the presenter or person entering their field of vision. Our eyes, our mind, our past experience, our attitudes, our prejudices form an opinion -instantly. Before we have heard the subject matter or met the person being introduced our entire physical…..
Having the unique opportunity of viewing the botanical gardens at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, NV is a true pleasure. Every few months the staff work tirelessly to present a visual floral feast to celebrate the current recognized holiday. Without regard to religion or country or creed – each worldwide ethnic traditional celebration is displayed. Here in the United States we are entering one of our periods of traditional celebration – Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. These are our traditions,…..
Jennifer Brea was a PhD student at Harvard when her body began to rebel against her. She was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. In her TED talk launched January, 2017 entitled “UNREST,” she describes her harrowing journey through symptom management and finally correct diagnosis. This debilitating disease stole her energetic, promise-filled life. Her heart felt sympathy for the other yet unidentified people who carry the invisible disability is heart breaking. Jennifer was forced to give up a youthful, promising professional…..
This cartoon appears in a recent 2017 edition of Reader’s Digest. Obviously, it offers a relaxed slat on life. This viewpoint is reinforced in a recent interview with Art Garfunkel (11/4/2017) when he states that he has reached a period in his life when he is “comfortable with life.” Certainly, this is a broad term cultivated after weathering life’s many trials and challenges. Often we wonder: “why am I enduring this horrible situation?” There seems no rhyme or reason for…..