Restricted By Total Freedom: A Retiree’s Rookie Mistake
Time management in “retirement” wasn’t as easy I thought it would be. But it’s still much better than the alternative! Continue reading Restricted By Total Freedom: A Retiree’s Rookie Mistake
Author: Todd Fulginiti
Stuck On Suck: Moving Past Mistakes
I suck. So do you. We all do. It’s just part of being alive. As Alexander Pope famously, and more politely put it -“to err is human.” Continue reading Stuck On Suck: Moving Past Mistakes
Dear Daughter, Sorry About That
Parenting is tough. Nobody gets through it mistake free, including me. Continue reading Dear Daughter, Sorry About That
Not Into New Year’s Resolutions? Try Reflective Analysis!
I know, New Year’s resolutions are a waste, right? Most of them last a few weeks before they fall away like the needles of a once-fresh-cut-but-now-Sahara-dry Christmas tree. So this year, I’m outsmarting the resolution makers with a new approach. Continue reading Not Into New Year’s Resolutions? Try Reflective Analysis!
Winter Needs A New Publicist
This week between Christmas and New Year’s is one of my favorites. My family and most of my friends are off work, we can do lots of visiting, get caught up on fun things we didn’t get to do during the year, and spend some time reflecting on the past year and the future. It’s fitting that this week happens in winter, because of all … Continue reading Winter Needs A New Publicist
My Top 3 Christmas Parody Songs
At this point in the season, Even though the big day is right around the corner, you may be a little “Christmassed-out” and therefore willing to entertain some of this nonsense with me- at least I’m hoping so. Continue reading My Top 3 Christmas Parody Songs
Visiting Him, Again
You’re here again?
Yeah.
You didn’t listen last time either. Are you stupid? Continue reading Visiting Him, Again
A Saint For The Homeless, My Family & Our Music
My family’s new, musical fundraising effort to support the homeless in our city. Continue reading A Saint For The Homeless, My Family & Our Music
Old Man Rant Episode #12: Public Behavior
Well America, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but either our parents did a shitty job of raising us, or we forgot the lessons they taught. So please note the following public behavior fouls, and make our parents proud by not committing them ever again. Continue reading Old Man Rant Episode #12: Public Behavior
The Man At The Fountain Part 2-What About Drugs?
Last week I shared my recent encounter with a homeless man, in which I gave him money. In the discussion that followed via the comment section and in actual conversations I had with friends, the subject of drugs came up several times. It usually went something like this: Continue reading The Man At The Fountain Part 2-What About Drugs?
The Man At The Fountain: Homelessness
Reflecting on my encounters with the homeless. Continue reading The Man At The Fountain: Homelessness
Marry Me? No? How About Now?
I threw the note inside the front door, closed it behind me and headed to the car. I really want to tell them in person but their facial expressions would’ve given away the secret without a word. I was going to ask their granddaughter to marry me that day, once we got to the beach. Continue reading Marry Me? No? How About Now?
I Killed A Fox
Almost three years later and I still hate admitting it. Here is my story and my effort to be better. Continue reading I Killed A Fox
Halloween Hall O’ Fame
Halloween is an under-rated holiday but it shouldn’t be. These are a few of my favorite Halloween things. Continue reading Halloween Hall O’ Fame
There Is Try: Why Yoda Was Wrong
Yoda famously said to Luke Skywalker, “Do or do not, there is no try.” And even though I understand what the great Jedi master is talking about, I’m going to risk the wrath of the force by disagreeing with him. After all he’s just a little green puppet in an old movie. There is “try”. Or at least there should be. Continue reading There Is Try: Why Yoda Was Wrong
Optimistic Pessimism: A Glass Half Full Of Negativity
Being a pessimist is more complicated and more positive than it sounds. Take me, for example… Continue reading Optimistic Pessimism: A Glass Half Full Of Negativity
Old Man Rant Episode #9: Words, Words Words!
A verbal tantrum on our irritating misuse of words. Continue reading Old Man Rant Episode #9: Words, Words Words!
Lyfting Spirits: Humanity At It’s Best In New Orleans
A Lyft driver’s kindness saves the day in New Orleans and gives us a model for our own behavior. Continue reading Lyfting Spirits: Humanity At It’s Best In New Orleans
Being Present: What’s Now
Slow down and look around. Notice and take stock. Clear your mind and let “what’s now” take over. Continue reading Being Present: What’s Now
Quitting A Job Is Scary, Not Quitting May Be Worse
Quitting a job you hate can be scary but remaining unhappy is much worse and more scary. Here’s my experience of quitting. Continue reading Quitting A Job Is Scary, Not Quitting May Be Worse