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Wait a Minute, Hour, Day, Month, …
Red – stop; Green – go; Yellow – wait. Love the green… dread the red. As for that virtual pause button – the yellow light
Number Five
Honor they parents. There is nothing in those commandments about friends superseding parents. So why would a parent strive for a friendship with their children?
Caught Yellow-turning-Red Handed
He said it was red… I’m sure it was yellow. Regardless of what the Dose had to say about the situation, I received a $100
“Going to the Dogs”
Ivan Pavlov, a man known for his dogs… the dogs that simply responded to a ringing bell rather than applying critical thinking. As a child,
Ghost in My Machine
The new iPhone is complete with an intelligent personal assistant named Siri. Upon your command, Siri will set the alarm, send a text, or dial
Reflective Perspective
Post-op instructions: __ Elevate left foot above heart __ Walk with crutches __ Shower with bag over cast These instructions appear totally simple and do-able
2012 – Year of your choice
In the Chinese calendar, this year, 2012, is the year of the Dragon. Naming the year… interesting concept and possibly a model for us individuals.
Lights – Color – Action
Blue and White Red and Green Silver and Gold These colors can all represent one thing – December! Yes, this is the month that is
A Year Long Holiday
A gourmet farm shop is known for providing samplings of their fruits, vegetables, and homemade dishes. So during this season it wasn’t unusual for Wilson’s
It’s as easy as A B C
On the count of three… One… Two… Two and a half…. Two and three quarters… Anything could be happening after that statement is verbalized. Growing
Aprons not required
Top chefs and master bakers have sacred recipes that have been tested to perfection. Each ingredient is measured with accuracy and carefully added ensuring the
til death do us part
Whenever I hear about a person dying or of a death, the Dose ponders the question “What would that person do differently if they could
Listening Ear
Dear Listening Ear, What a bad day I had today. I should have known that it was going to be such a day when I
Is the price right?
Everything has a price, and success is no exception. To an employee, creating a name for oneself, receiving recognition, and accomplishing yearly goals can be
Bubbles on the Beach
The Dose loves all facets of summer – taking time off, hosting BBQs, and blowing soap bubbles. Little did I know that the simple bubble
Location, location, location
Square peg in a round hole. Fish out of water. Misfit. Odd duck. Call it what you will, feeling out of place is downright uncomfortable.
Why? Why? Why?
Sounds like the start of a dose from a 2 year old! But it’s not… it’s the Dose pondering the “whys” of life. And, sad
Rest up not on
Whether we list them on our resumes, hang up the diplomas, or place the trophies on the mantel, many of us want to “display” our
Reversal of Role
Parents parent Managers manage Mentors mentor Whether you are a parent, manager, or coach, reversing your role can be rather, well…eye opening and quite rewarding!
Tick Tock … Four Years Later
Try a day without time – no schedule, no clocks, no watches, and no looking at the cell phone display. Can you do it? The
The Value of Words
Walking out my front door one morning the Dose received a lovely greeting from my neighbor. – “You are the loveliest looking lady in the
Stand in awe
There he was sitting in a high chair awaiting the song to be over to eat cake. My nephew’s little boy (my great nephew) –
Wishing on a star while flying in the air
With a slightly tipped head, the flight attendant asked the Dose – “Any wishes?” Shocked, stunned, and confused… after a long pause I responded, “Water.”
small package… BIG IMPACT
Words of conjunction: if, and, but. These not-so-long words have great impact. The impact after the word “but” is: “I just gave you the good
BFF – LOL– BB – BTW – OMG
Whatever the abbreviation, acronym, or initials, we all seem to be “short-talking.” As the Dose attempts to get into this type of communication, I’m noting
Signed with love
Today’s “dose” is dedicated to my mother, Sarah. She died 24 years ago on February 9th….missing her 63rd Birthday by 11 days. Sarah Goolkasian, one
Pride-Filled Balloons
Can a person’s head be likened to a balloon? Yes. Balloon: The quantity of air determines its size, and a pin can lead to its
Conviction Friction
“Hurry up and agree with her or she’ll keep at you until you do!” Occasionally I hear these words spoken from the past referring to
Dot Com(munity)
These dots mean absolutely nothing until they are connected. With the stroke of a pen, the dots can be connected to form a picture –