Tuesday Thoughts
Thoughts of an Optimistic Writer
Tuesday Thoughts
Thoughts of an Optimistic Writer
Tuesday Thoughts: A Trip to the Bank: An Allegory
Reporter Mitch Ohnstad: “Willie, why do you rob banks?”
American bank robber Willie Sutton: “Because that’s where the money is.”
A friend told me about his trip to the bank. Seems he went in to apply for a loan, needing money to cover expenses. He wasn’t too worried about qualifying for the loan, as his uncle, named Sam, was the bank manager.
The bank was […]
Tuesday Thoughts: What’s There to be Thankful For?
“Piglet noticed that even though he had a very small heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.”
—Winnie the Pooh (A.A. Milne)
In the spirit of the season, today I’m listing some of the many things I consider blessings, and for which I’m thankful. I suspect many would be on your list, too.
• Family. All of them, but especially the gifts of a daughter and […]
Tuesday Thoughts: How Did We Get Here From There?
“Hey, Romy, remember (math) class? There was always a word problem. Like, there’s a guy in a rowboat going X miles, and the current is going like, you know, some other miles, and how long does it take him to get to town? It’s like, who cares? Who wants to go to town with a guy who drives a rowboat?”
—Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (1997)
Well, it finally happened. My […]
Tuesday Thoughts: Why Not Just Give It a Try?
“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.”
–Senator Robert F. Kennedy
I’ve sat in a concert hall and listened to symphony musicians play beautifully…
I’ve sat in a performance center, or in church, and listened to singers harmonize on perfect key…
I’ve sat in a theater and watched actors magically transform into character…
I’ve sat in a ball park […]
Tuesday Thoughts: A Trip to the Bank: An Allegory
Reporter Mitch Ohnstad: “Willie, why do you rob banks?”
American bank robber Willie Sutton: “Because that’s where the money is.”
A friend told me about his trip to the bank. Seems he went in to apply for a loan, needing money to cover expenses. He wasn’t too worried about qualifying for the loan, as his uncle, named Sam, was the bank manager.
The bank was […]
Tuesday Thoughts: What’s There to be Thankful For?
“Piglet noticed that even though he had a very small heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.”
—Winnie the Pooh (A.A. Milne)
In the spirit of the season, today I’m listing some of the many things I consider blessings, and for which I’m thankful. I suspect many would be on your list, too.
• Family. All of them, but especially the gifts of a daughter and […]
Tuesday Thoughts: How Did We Get Here From There?
“Hey, Romy, remember (math) class? There was always a word problem. Like, there’s a guy in a rowboat going X miles, and the current is going like, you know, some other miles, and how long does it take him to get to town? It’s like, who cares? Who wants to go to town with a guy who drives a rowboat?”
—Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (1997)
Well, it finally happened. My […]
Tuesday Thoughts: Why Not Just Give It a Try?
“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.”
–Senator Robert F. Kennedy
I’ve sat in a concert hall and listened to symphony musicians play beautifully…
I’ve sat in a performance center, or in church, and listened to singers harmonize on perfect key…
I’ve sat in a theater and watched actors magically transform into character…
I’ve sat in a ball park […]