Whether or not you are familiar with the world of sports, I think most people have a general idea of the meaning behind the phrase Bench Warmers; however, if it needs explaining, the dictionary defines it as “a reserve player on an athletic team.” Many decades of my life have included warming the bench of …
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Tuesday People
At this particular milepost while navigating this path to a flourishing life, I remain unsettled on the most fitting name for the core group of people that are essential elements to our personal, professional, and spiritual journeys. In one of the first blog posts, Who’s In Your Posse?, I offer an explanation for my fondness …
You’re Invited!
Being the introvert that I am, there are times when I slit an envelope from the mailbox with my little opener, read the words “You’re Invited!” and cringe. Most of the time, however, a wave of gratitude washes over me that someone cares enough to include me, that a friend might actually cherish my attendance …
Simple Tuesday
Do you know what day of the week it is for me as I sit here with shafts of winter sunlight creating a ladder pattern across the hardwood floor? It’s a Simple Tuesday. An ordinary January day the week before the hubbub of the spring semester. Seven simple days before a fresh group of students …
Poetry in Motion
Having spent over half of my life connected to the world of sports in some form or fashion, I’ve heard and probably used the phrase Poetry in Motion more than a few times; undoubtedly describing the artful moves of an athlete who takes a difficult skill and gracefully makes it appear easy to accomplish. Most …
Ordinary Time
Initially introducing the relationship that we, as humans, have with time, in the post entitled Chronos vs. Kairos, I return to this fascinating topic to discuss the importance of Ordinary Time. During recent readings of Simply Tuesday and Habits of the Household,combined with conversations between colleagues and friends, I am being reminded that the healthy …