A few tasty chestnuts for a warm November—plus some exciting news! In Episode #87, Ted and Lisa consider a little bit of this and a little bit of that. They start in the not-knowing between Election Day and when results got announced (1:45) before getting to Lisa’s big news (10:11). They discuss the dynamics of [more…]
Why I’m Not Looking Forward to the Future Anymore
It may seem sacrilege, but the title is true. I’ve stopped looking forward to the future. That said, fear not. I haven’t become a pessimist or a Donnie Downer. My internal curmudgeon knows how to flex his muscles, but he hasn’t yet commandeered my internal rudder. Generosity and gratitude still captain the ship. It’s just that [more…]
This is General Tom
Tom Rose is an odd fellow. He’s also a precious one. I met Tom almost immediately after I arrived at Findhorn this last week. With a scraggly beard, pronounced teeth, and thick glasses a bit cloudy from mist or dirt or both, he greeted each member of our group enthusiastically. Eager or perhaps nervous to [more…]
When Wrong Becomes Right
Moving around Edinburgh with my friends Carolyn and Stuart regularly had me shaking my head in befuddled amusement. Right after leaving the airport, I got into their passenger’s seat?…on the driver’s side of the car! Of course, I’ve always known about Brits driving on the left side of the road, the “wrong” side of the [more…]
You Had Me at “ævinlega sæl og blessud” (or Why I Now Love IcelandAir)
You’ve gotta love Iceland Air for their ingenious welcome strategy. Offer reduced prices for travel to Europe, allow for no-fee layovers in the capital city of Reykjavík to break up the jet lag of a long journey, and make it easy to enjoy the natural and cultural wonders of the place. A stop at the [more…]
