Have you ever wanted to change your life? A ‘turtle step’ is the least I can do, divided in half. It’s also the only way I’ve ever achieved anything.” ~ Dr. Martha Beck I walked out onto the back deck and lay down in the lounge chair. I pulled the blanket over my chin and…
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My Definition of a Good Life
How do you define a “good life?” Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another.”~ Toni Morrison, Beloved You wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down.”~ Toni Morrison, Song of Solomon “Class,” our fifth grade teacher said, “it is time for our long, Friday…
More Mister Rogers
What can we learn about creativity from Mister Rogers? During the winters of my early childhood, our family would pack up the station wagon and make the long drive to Key Largo, Florida. After two days in the car, we were rewarded with counting down the mile markers on Overseas Highway to Snug Harbor, my…
Markets & Mindsets
There is magic in taking control of our markets and mindsets. Let the low-hanging fruit fall off the tree and rot.” ~ Austin Kleon I stood with the others in a circle around the fire. I had a red, Solo cup in my right hand filled with keg beer and a cigarette between two fingers….












