Monthly Archives: December 2011

A Tale of Two Bookcases

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Mike Reardon

It was the best of experiences. It was the worst of experiences. It all started when I decided my vacation ‘project’ was to get matching bookcases for my TV den. I’ve been putting it off. Didn’t want the hassle. But … Continue reading →

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What’s in a name?

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Mike Reardon

Words matter. They have the power to shape our perceptions. If they didn’t, the signs would still say ‘used cars.’ Just Sayin’

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Lead, Follow, or Get out of the way?

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Mike Reardon

Are these the only choices? Nope. Unless your choices are determined by external influences. What others do. If your choices are driven internally, there are only two choices.   Go. Or Don’t Go. It’s up to you. Just Sayin’

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Some people use any excuse

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Mike Reardon

To stop. Quit. Give up. Well, OK, maybe there’s one good excuse. Which kinda begs the question: Are you living? Or just waiting to die? Just Sayin’ Related articles what’s your excuse? (bringinganahome.wordpress.com)

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There’s always a reason

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Mike Reardon

To Quit A storm. A bump in the road. A road closure. Or something else. It’s easy to find reasons to quit. They’re everywhere. Now finding a way to keep going. That’s hard. Almost as hard as it is to … Continue reading →

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The challenge sometimes

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Mike Reardon

Is not to mistake one of these For one of these One requires a little caution The other a complete change in course But neither is an excuse reason to quit. Just Sayin’ Related articles Accepting the Challenge (mkmercurio.wordpress.com)

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Road closed?

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Mike Reardon

So what? Turn around and go home? Give up? Quit? Recalculating……. Just Sayin’ Related articles Don’t Quit! (marvaseatonpoetry.wordpress.com)

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Florida rocks?

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Mike Reardon

I didn’t think so But it turns out there’s rock in them thar sand hills. I should’ve known. If you just look at the surface you’ll only have a superficial grasp of things. And of people. Just Sayin’

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Not that I want to challenge ancient Chinese wisdom

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Mike Reardon

But this seems to overlook one very important fact. Aren’t the ones coming back the ones who quit? Who gave up and turned around? Seems like all they can do is tell you how hard it is. Why you’ll never … Continue reading →

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Sometimes I have to wonder

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Mike Reardon

Who picks these things out? And why don’t I remember Dr Seuss being so smart? I just thought he was weird. The guy who wrote about a cat Wearing a hat, Also said that? Who knew?. Was that a who? … Continue reading →

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