Taking note of the good things
Posted in Just Plain Good on May 20th, 2008
Belfast was a hard working city for the Osmonds, crew and band. There were so many last minute adjustments, rehearsals and generally getting ready for the show events that my head was spinning. I can only imagine what it was like for those actually working!
I am happy to report that the show came [...]
Posted in Just Plain Good on Nov 30th, 2007
Yep, that video project that has been being created over the last few months is finally in the “rough cut” stage. My friend Jarond has been putting in many sleepless nights and long days getting the footage together, edited and ready to present for early review.
Today is the big day and he is a nervous [...]
Posted in Just Plain Good on Oct 15th, 2007
My view on the world and my life in it works better with a coating of humor. And in my almost half century of life I have also found that like the old saying, “You catch more flies with honey…” any issue no matter how bitter goes down better with a laugh. So, saying that [...]
Posted in Just Plain Good on Oct 15th, 2007
I like to use the term environmentally conscious or environmentally aware because I think it embodies what we all really need to be aspiring to. Let me give a little explanation.
I grew up in a variety of places, but most of my childhood years were in Washington State. Say what you will about the frequent [...]
Posted in Just Plain Good on Aug 31st, 2007
Every year we take a family vacation of two. This year we decided to do something different. We decided instead of traveling to some vacation spot and bunk it in a hotel we would see what our own area had to offer. We took day trips each day of vacation. Fortunately [...]
Posted in Just Plain Good on Aug 30th, 2007
This morning before my alarm went off I hear… “Mom? Mom are you awake?” I am now, I thought. I look up to see my beautiful 7 year-old-boy smiling at me. “Hey Mom, It’s cold can I get in?” I scoot over to let my son jump in. From there we lie there and talk [...]
Posted in Just Plain Good on Jun 1st, 2007
At my work, we have a daily tradition each morning of going together to get a drink at the convenience store. None of us drink coffee, so call it our mid-morning break. It may not be the healthiest thing to do, but we enjoy it and having a beverage for the morning is a nice [...]
Posted in Just Plain Good on Apr 27th, 2007
“No other success can compensate for failure in the home.”
David O. McKay
Keeping with the theme today of the importance of spending time where it matters most, I thought I would share another quote from a religious leader that is often quoted. This one in particular falls under the “no truer words have been said” [...]
Posted in Just Plain Good on Apr 24th, 2007
What is so fun about seeing people you know on TV? Of course the most exciting is getting on TV yourself, but even seeing your neighbor, friend, or even someone you used to know is just plain fun.
The funniest part of this little joy we all feel about being broadcast on the airwaves is the [...]
Posted in Just Plain Good, Life Tips on Apr 21st, 2007
There are many things you can do in life to say I love you to special people in your life. One of my favorite is to make my wife breakfast in bed. I am not sure what part of this simple act makes it so special, but there are several. Perhaps it [...]
