“I was walking home one night and a guy hammering on a roof called me a paranoid little weirdo. In morse code.” ~ Emo Phillips It’s hard to be a cynic without indulging in paranoia on occasion. The cynic grows to expect the worst in everything. He justifies his failure to assume responsibility for his …
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Dignity of the Artist
"The dignity of the artist lies in his duty of keeping awake the sense of wonder in the world. In this long vigil he often has to vary his methods of stimulation; but in this long vigil he is also himself striving against a continual tendency to sleep." ~ Marc Chagall There is a tremendously …
Snowy Christmas in Northeast Georgia!
We had a white Christmas for the first time in 130 years in Northeast Georgia. I took a long walk last night as there is nothing like the peace and quiet that accompanies a fresh blanketing of snow. Have a great day!
Progress, Obstacles and a New Approach
Personal trainers and fitness coaches are a special breed of people. They are "people people," observant, good listeners, effective planners and capable of adjusting the plan on the fly, but most of all a good trainer is good at creating and maintaining motivation in his or her clients. An excellent trainer is all that and more. Like good …
Life: The Most Precious of Gifts
If you haven't had the opportunity to watch an episode of the 11 part series, "Life," narrated by Oprah Winfrey, you're missing something special. Presented on the Discovery Channel, the series "reveals the most spectacular, bizarre and fascinating behaviors that living things have devised in order to thrive," according to a http://www.discovery.com press release. The …
What has your heart has you.
"What has your heart has you." A simple phrase, isn't it? What has your heart has you. How many times have you snapped out of a moment (or perhaps longer) of obsessing about something that was probably not worth giving the time of day? I once heard someone say that what lies in the center of your thoughts is your …
Victory! Momentum, Character and You
Katie Spotz, a 22 year old from Ohio, recently rowed solo across the Atlantic Ocean, setting new records in the process. The journey from Dakar, Senegal to Georgetown, Guyana took 70 days, 5 hours and 22 minutes. Yes, she rowed alone, in a small boat, across the Atlantic Ocean! (see: http://rowforwater.com/) Listen to Katie Couric's congratulatory report, and pay …
Homer (not Simpson) says ‘Good Night’
Thank you, my friends, for your thoughtful comments and active consideration today. As Homer once said, "There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep." Rest well- Gregg
Gregory Hake 