Going Somewhere
In his book the 7 habits of highly successful people, Stephen Covey tells us high on our list we should “begin with the end in mind” He says imagine entering a church in your best clothes, walking down the aisle……
Category: Health
Andy’s Story
It’s Now Two Years. Two years ago I said farewell to my office and colleagues to begin a journey of caring, full time, for my wife. It will come as no surprise that a career as a full time carer……
Overcoming Conflict
The Big Question. Let me start with a question for you… Have ever been mad at anyone?If you answered “yes” this is the right story for you. If you answered “no” maybe you should look for a story on telling……
Don’t Just Sit There – Do Something
One thing that has struck me of recent times is that we are all different to each other. When I go to the local mens shed, I see men who know exactly how to use those wood cutting or finishing……
Hosting a BBQ stopper
The Barbecue Stopper. For a few years now, the press in Australia has talked about some political issues as a “barbecue stopper.” What I think that means is, when you are hosting a BBQ with your friends and family, and……
Make This New Year Your Best Year
Building Walls. There is a lot of talk on the news about building a wall on the border between the USA and Mexico. One side of the argument says “it’s immoral to build a wall there.” The other side says……
Retiring to a Life of Excellence
The Government & The Private sector. For many years I worked in the government sector. I believed I was doing things that the community thought was very important and helping people to enjoy their lives. But in the 25 years……
Planning the best retirement ever
Let me start by stating the obvious. Life, at any stage, should never be defined by money. Despite what the Beatles sang “Give me money – that’s all I want,” it is NOT more important than everything else. Trouble is,……
Looking Good
Eyes get worse with age. I used to have fantastic vision. In fact, it was so good, I remember as a 20 year old trainee, teasing those who were old (well, 40 year olds) about their funny glasses and rapidly……
Turn Turn Turn
If you’re a regular on this website, you will remember that at the end of last year my family headed off to the northern hemisphere to get our first ever white Christmas. I must admit that after sitting for years……
Andy’s Story
It’s Now Two Years. Two years ago I said farewell to my office and colleagues to begin a journey of caring, full time, for my wife. It will come as no surprise that a career as a full time carer……
Overcoming Conflict
The Big Question. Let me start with a question for you… Have ever been mad at anyone?If you answered “yes” this is the right story for you. If you answered “no” maybe you should look for a story on telling……
Don’t Just Sit There – Do Something
One thing that has struck me of recent times is that we are all different to each other. When I go to the local mens shed, I see men who know exactly how to use those wood cutting or finishing……
Hosting a BBQ stopper
The Barbecue Stopper. For a few years now, the press in Australia has talked about some political issues as a “barbecue stopper.” What I think that means is, when you are hosting a BBQ with your friends and family, and……
Make This New Year Your Best Year
Building Walls. There is a lot of talk on the news about building a wall on the border between the USA and Mexico. One side of the argument says “it’s immoral to build a wall there.” The other side says……
Retiring to a Life of Excellence
The Government & The Private sector. For many years I worked in the government sector. I believed I was doing things that the community thought was very important and helping people to enjoy their lives. But in the 25 years……
Planning the best retirement ever
Let me start by stating the obvious. Life, at any stage, should never be defined by money. Despite what the Beatles sang “Give me money – that’s all I want,” it is NOT more important than everything else. Trouble is,……
Looking Good
Eyes get worse with age. I used to have fantastic vision. In fact, it was so good, I remember as a 20 year old trainee, teasing those who were old (well, 40 year olds) about their funny glasses and rapidly……
Turn Turn Turn
If you’re a regular on this website, you will remember that at the end of last year my family headed off to the northern hemisphere to get our first ever white Christmas. I must admit that after sitting for years……