03 Tuesday Jan 2023
Posted in Ted Talk
For many of us in the northern parts of the United States, we are all used to living with the cold and the cold. I enjoy the cold months because it makes coffee taste better, I sleep better, and I get to do a lot of reading and my other favorite activities.
I hope you enjoy this video. It is terrific. It’s a little long, so if you can’t watch the whole thing, I get it. For those of you who do get to know this family, they are adorable.
Happy Tuesday, folks!
Until next time…
Dave
01 Tuesday Feb 2022
Posted in Ted Talk
In light of the snowstorm we have coming our way in Michigan, I felt like this would be a great thing to learn about. Enjoy this short video about snowflakes. I think you’ll find it as interesting as I did.
Have a great Tuesday, folks!
Until next time…
Dave
01 Wednesday Dec 2021
Posted in Wisdom Wednesday
We look before and after, And pine for what is not; Our sincerest laughter With some pain is fraught; Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought.
There is a harmony in autumn, and a luster in its sky, which through the summer is not heard or seen, as if it could not be, as if it had not been!
Familiar acts are beautiful through love.
Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought.
Fear not for the future, weep not for the past.
If you could not tell, Percy is a poet. Here’s a Wikipedia link for more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Bysshe_Shelley
Have a great Wednesday, folks!
Until next time…
Dave
25 Monday Oct 2021
Posted in Motivation Monday
Tags
anxiety, depression, Exercise, Fall, Holidays, Monday, Mood, motivation, Sister, Sun Lights, Winter
This time of year it gets dark and stays dark. We have a lot of dark, rainy days in the fall, or dark snowy days. It’s just that time of year for Michiganders. Many people in my neck of the woods suffer from an ailment (I do not know the name), where the dark impacts their moods. My sister is one of them.
She and I are the exact opposite when it comes to this time of year. It is my favorite time. For her it is absolute torment. One solution she came up with was getting herself a light that she sits in for about an hour before doing anything else. It was the trick.
Do you have any fall challenges? Do the darker months impact you? You may want to look into a light like my sister did. Perhaps you have other challenges with the fall and winter months. Maybe you do not like to be cooped up. Learn some winter sports like cross-country skiing, hiking, or even just walking. There are a lot of things to do if you look for them.
Motivation and mood are tied to one another. It is hard to be motivated if you are pissed off or depressed. Find the root cause of these things; get some help if you need it. It is really hard to be motivated if you don’t feel well, or are suffering from depression.
Another thing you may look into is exercise. Exercise for me is like going to a psychologist. I just feel so good when I go to the gym, get in some exercise, and sweat a little. It is something about the body moving, the endorphins that are released when we exert ourselves, and the boost to the self esteem that comes when you do something that is hard to do.
Well, that’s it for today, folks. Enjoy the changing colors of the leaves, the snow that will come soon, if it is not here already where you live, and the great food and family time that accompanies this time of year. It’s great to be alive, isn’t it?
Have a great Monday, folks.
Until next time…
Dave
03 Thursday Dec 2020
Posted in Thankful Thursdays
Many people cringe when the snow comes. Not me. I love the cold, the snow, and the comfort of looking at all of that while I drink a cup of coffee. The winter in Michigan is a long one. We typically do not get moderate weather until late April.
What do I do? Pretty much the same thing I do every day — Read, Write, Learn, Socialize on this site and others, stick with my religious disciplines, exercise, and squeeze in some leisure time. My favorite things to do for fun are to read a good fiction book, non-fiction book, watch a show or a series, and play video games. Now that most games are networked, my brother and I can play in and around his work schedule. It’s great fun.
So today, I’m thankful for the Winter season. The holidays are terrific, the in-house time is relaxing and rejuvenating, and it’s a great time to reflect on the past year, and get ready for the next.
I hope each of you has a terrific Thursday!
Until next time…
Dave
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