I'm taking the week off. Just a scheduled "blip" on the radar. See you next Monday.

Today, I'm offering something a bit different ... a "short" if you will. Most mornings, I journal; just 100 words or so, written in pen in a composition book about whatever is on my mind at the moment. Usually, these entries are prescriptive, directing how I want to pursue the day or week. I call this journaling, "The Things I Tell Myself." I usually keep these locked away from others, but I thought I'd share today's. Maybe it will offer inspiration. Put your best  foot forwa

A while back, in the middle of an eight-hour drive, I crossed a new, multi-lane suspension bridge. It was a beautiful piece of architecture, with a smooth deck, impressive design, and more than enough capacity for the traffic crossing it on a daily basis. As I crossed it, I looked to my right and noticed the old bridge that this one replaced. It showed its age and told quite a story as it idly stood in the shadow of its successor.   “I’ll bet that old bridge still had some go