Praise accomplishments even if the person acts like it’s no big deal.
Author: kenny (Page 27 of 47)
Helping to write, edit, and publish the Mouse’s book makes me want to write one of my own – especially when the finished product arrives in a box!
A couple of promising phone calls can turn my outlook around (almost) completely.
Good things will not happen in abundance until I truly believe that without Him I can do nothing.
(#pride vs. #humility)
No matter how hurtful the words or spiteful the delivery, find the nuggets of truth and take them to heart.
Going too many days without meaningful networking or conversations that move things forward makes me anxious.
It’s better to sacrifice my free time to get outside and engage with him doing things he loves.
Taking the dog for a four mile run gives a sense accomplishment, even if it’s really mistaking activity for achievement.
Fear and self-doubt are always just below the surface, but some days I don’t have the faith to push them back.
The bonding value (and fun) of blowing bubbles in the driveway, playing football, and baking cookies from scratch with the 3-year-old is BIG.
Being caught totally unprepared left me shooting from the hip, but with plenty of ammo.
Her book is taking an awful lot of other people’s time.
My Mouse is a romantic.
The little promises can be tougher to remember but much more important to the promisee.
When the oldest boy in the house is on his game and setting a good example, things are a lot smoother.
Add a little olive oil to the noodles, especially if they’re going to sit a few minutes before dinner.
Driving to Lansing for lunch with a good friend and business contact is worth it.
Keeping the focus on his behavior – and off the people or events that “caused” his behavior – eventually gets him to admit he was responsible…and wrong.
It’s quite a night when we’re one of only two phone exchanges affected by a cut line, then a migraine kicks in, and finally as it gets dark, we’re one of only 54 households who loses power.
We need a statue of Mary in the yard.