TIPS FOR A BETTER LIFE – 2009
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.
3. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, ‘My purpose is to __________ today.’ (more…)
Weeks ago, the topic of planting seeds was repeated over the course of a few days, culminating with Andy Buckley (of Picture This Languages) using the words in a telephone discussion. Seeds planted since that conversation may be about to bloom. We have received a response from the Villages Daily Sun about covering an introductory event and I may have found the perfect place too. (more…)
My enjoyment of teaching has not dimmed with the completion of the second class. I recognize the desire to make sure that the experience from the other side of the podium is as interesting as is possible, while imparting knowledge that will be expected in the classes following this introduction to computer science. When I taught for the corporate world, often times the students were merely on hiatus from the workweek, some were on vacation, and some actually wanted to know what was being presented. (more…)
I can’t remember the last time I worked out, but I think it was before Christmas. Headed there now to work out the kinks and to deliver on the promise to my sister (Curves is not quite yoga, but it’s not sitting at the computer or studying a textbook!). And my mom for that matter, she has also told me, “all work and no play….”, so I’m off to see the wizard! For at least 30 minutes I’ll be in the land of Oz! Curves is just inside The Villages, in Spanish Springs.