In high school I had the hair and the girl, but no musical talent. When I was in high school I took a career test which asked many questions about me and then told me what career I should follow. It said I should be a musician. Clearly, they didn't ask the simple question of... Continue Reading →
Often, you hear people talk about making their house a home, but what exactly does that mean? Why are we differentiating the two? Turning to our trusty dictionary, “home” is defined in various ways. It can be a noun, adjective, adverb, or verb -- talk about a powerhouse. However, this one spoke to me the... Continue Reading →
You know the feeling. "We have to solve this NOW!" "I need an answer right away." "If we don't change this the world as we know it will end." Urgency is a great trait for getting tasks accomplished and can help our office move along. Our office excels at solving problems quickly and in a... Continue Reading →
Today is Veteran's Day. It was on this day in 1918 that the Allied forces signed an armistice with Germany to end the "war that will end all wars."How we wish they had been right. But, alas, they were not and we have been at war on a regular basis since WWII. Whatever our views... Continue Reading →
When we think of Paul writing to his communities in the New Testament we know he calls for a radical change of heart. But in his letter to the Philippians, he actually changes his language. In Greek, he uses the word "metanoia" (change of mindset) as opposed to "metacardai" (change of heart). In other words, he does... Continue Reading →
First, a PSA:Whew! Last week's dosha revelations have kept us involved and serve as a good reminder that ANYONE can offer up one of these ruminations. Just let me know. Share! Now, back to your regularly scheduled rumination:Last week was, well, a week. A long one. On Wednesday, Heather R. and I sat in a meeting and... Continue Reading →
Bravata Banterings here, subbing in for Emerson. Take two, and on a bit of a time delay). For over a decade I've had Panchakarma on my bucket list. (Pancha huh?) I was juuuust about to remove it from the list forever, when a friend called and said, "I want to do Panchakarma and you're the only other... Continue Reading →
I read a poem this past week which was so clear and simple, I wanted to share it with you. Yes, you have to read a poem but it is an easy one to read!Small Kindnessesby Danusha LamérisI've been thinking about the way, when you walkdown a crowded aisle, people pull in their legsto let you... Continue Reading →
Recently, several of us had to deal with the fact that Zeeland West High School was going to hold a dance in the Haworth that greatly exceeded the fire code. The decision was remarkably simple -- they could not hold the dance at Haworth? Why? Because we made the decision based on our values (e.g.... Continue Reading →
With Derek out this week, you're stuck with a substitute for Monday Rumination. In other words, prep up for some Bravata Bantering! (I apologize in advance that this one is a little lengthy). The upcoming topic for “A Simple Year” is one that I’ve been wanting to share with the office for awhile, so the open Monday slot comes in perfect timing. ... Continue Reading →
Monday Ruminations 