We have two lists in our pockets. One contains all of our regrets from the past. It has the names of those who hurt or insulted us. It deals with our fears and fears in great detail. It contains references to every time you were unlucky. It carefully cataloged every obstacle, real and imaginary. And it contains everything that brings…
Everyone is crazy. These other drivers are crazy. Some go too slowly, others too quickly. Some turn everywhere and others stay on track too long. These other parents are crazy. Some are too strict, others too lenient. Some are too protective and others take no responsibility. These other leaders are crazy. Some focus too much on rules, others ignore them.…
I often think of people and wonder how they are doing. You can be work colleagues, old friends or family members. I remember your name and I hope you are well. But too often it begins and ends with a passing thought. I never really get in touch to see how they are doing. I have never looked back on…
Where we are going now, we are surrounded by hand disinfectants. I have a bottle on my desk at work and use it several times a day. There is a donor when I enter my building and outside of the elevators. Every visit to the supermarket requires a generous dose before entering. It's everywhere and the smell too. Whenever I…
It is humble to lose your job and then have to apply for less work that is far below your usual salary or skill level. It is humble to have to rely on the government to make decisions that will significantly affect your finances over the next six months. It is humble to have to restrict your normal social activities…
In the biblical book named after him, Nehemiah oversaw the reconstruction of the walls of Jerusalem. There is a long list of people who have worked on specific sections, including: v.10 "Jedaja, the son of Harumaph, repaired his house opposite." v.23 “Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs in front of their house; and beside them Azariah, the son of Maaseiah, the…
I understand that during the current COVID-19 crisis, some people are paranoid when it comes to shaking hands. I know you wash your hands, but what about the other person? There is no guarantee of their hygiene, but that does not mean that we cannot connect in any way, and the worst thing we can do in such moments is…
After the Richmond Tigers won the AFL premiere in 2017 and broke a 37-year drought, my beloved wife bought me a limited memorial with photos of each of the 22 heroes of the big day. It is one of my most valuable properties and if we move in the next few weeks it will be placed prominently in our new…
“Take Care of the Infertility of a Busy Life.” – Socrates After a little breakdown, I decided to feel less busy and to do more of what made me happy. I started to lose what had stressed me and clogged my days, and finally cut in half the hours I spent at work. But even when I retired, I felt…
Eating is probably one of the most natural things in the world. We have to eat to live, and to live well, eating is a big part of it. Unfortunately, our motivation to eat is often unclear due to a variety of factors. Socio-economic demographics, generational values and our relationship between carers and food can have a major impact on…