The summit is sweeter when no one is left behind. — Tori Murden McLure “No one is left behind” sounds like a a political campaign, but Tori is talking about an expedition where success and failure are shared experiences. This is much like sports teams, where individual statistics may be important to some, but the…
The Earth Is Flat and Gravity and Space Are Hoaxes
The Flat Earth International Conference is coming to the research triangle in North Carolina this November. (That is unless the NC legislature restricts their bathroom use.). Courtesy of Ginger Parra Although alternative theories about the planet’s shape vary within the flat earth community, most contend that the earth is a disc surrounded by an ice…
First Direct Yourself Before You Direct Others
A man should first direct himself in the way he should go. Only then should he instruct others. — Buddha Wise words, but I have a little caution if people believe that individuals who once lost their way have nothing to teach us. I’m a firm believer in the thought that we learn most from our…
Talk To Yourself With Love and Compassion
Do you talk out loud or internally to your yourself? Of course you do. In fact, I suspect for all of us we talk to ourselves all the time. So here’s the question — What tone of voice do you use? Are you harsh, lecturing, and even abusive at times? I know I am. I…
Somebody to Hug After The Game
We can’t all be heroes because someone has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by. — Will Rogers With a little editorial license in an effort to not offend, I’d like to tell you a story. Our Razorback football team in the spring used to attend what was called “fourth quarter class.”…