As I was reading your description, and the inner chatter amongst your friends in regards to this “call to collaborate,” I can see in my minds eye, the image of two brothers and their vision, for what would become something we simply take for granted, and rarely think about, manned flight.
When you go back and look at that first image from Kitty Hawk, it’s hard to imagine that’s where it all began, and some would argue that it may have begun someplace else but for those of us here in the United States at least, there’s a pretty compelling story about how two bicycle mechanics, just simply decided to move forward in the face of massive adversity and tremendous competition, and without any of the funding that many of their competitors had as an advantage. But what they didn’t have (their competitors I mean) is they didn’t have the spirit, they didn’t have the heart, they didn’t have the drive, they didn’t have the passion, that these two bicycle mechanic brothers did.
I know a trio with a collaborator who appear to be some of the most passionate Muses I’ve ever heard about. I never realized there was so much written about Muses until I started following yours and now every time I turn around, I run into something about the muse or muses in general...
Here’s to muses and everyday superheroes following their passion, even when that passion is a mere wispy inkling of an idea, a thin thread of possibility, a minuscule menagerie of complexity and concern that it might all be for not, and still finding the tenacity to press on... #Bravo #Kudos
I smile when I think of my friend Stuart, who introduced me to the idea of muses long ago. Once in my awareness, they clung to me like barnacles. ⛴ Long before I ever believed I could write a book, the muses knew I could and insisted when I was ready, there'd be a book written by them. Ha! I one upped them by adding daily love letters to their publishing prowess. 😂
Thank you for your kind words.
This morning at the clinic was heart-warming and life-affirming.
Sign: “I was drinking a beer and the bartender yelled ‘ANYBODY KNOW CPR?’ and I yelled back ‘I KNOW THE WHOLE ALPHABET!’ and we all laughed and laughed. Well, except this one guy.”😁
Ah, user response cards! Where you read the first one and yell “WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!” at the absent responder; by the third one you’re yelling “WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!” at the mirror as a pattern develops to the answers... and flaws become apparent to the questions...
As I was reading your description, and the inner chatter amongst your friends in regards to this “call to collaborate,” I can see in my minds eye, the image of two brothers and their vision, for what would become something we simply take for granted, and rarely think about, manned flight.
When you go back and look at that first image from Kitty Hawk, it’s hard to imagine that’s where it all began, and some would argue that it may have begun someplace else but for those of us here in the United States at least, there’s a pretty compelling story about how two bicycle mechanics, just simply decided to move forward in the face of massive adversity and tremendous competition, and without any of the funding that many of their competitors had as an advantage. But what they didn’t have (their competitors I mean) is they didn’t have the spirit, they didn’t have the heart, they didn’t have the drive, they didn’t have the passion, that these two bicycle mechanic brothers did.
I know a trio with a collaborator who appear to be some of the most passionate Muses I’ve ever heard about. I never realized there was so much written about Muses until I started following yours and now every time I turn around, I run into something about the muse or muses in general...
Here’s to muses and everyday superheroes following their passion, even when that passion is a mere wispy inkling of an idea, a thin thread of possibility, a minuscule menagerie of complexity and concern that it might all be for not, and still finding the tenacity to press on... #Bravo #Kudos
I smile when I think of my friend Stuart, who introduced me to the idea of muses long ago. Once in my awareness, they clung to me like barnacles. ⛴ Long before I ever believed I could write a book, the muses knew I could and insisted when I was ready, there'd be a book written by them. Ha! I one upped them by adding daily love letters to their publishing prowess. 😂
Thank you for your kind words.
This morning at the clinic was heart-warming and life-affirming.
I have expressed it previously, but seeing you embrace your inner awesomeness provides a profound sense of #Muditā for me...
I hope you KNOW my Joy!
🙏🏼🕊️🙏🏼
Thank you Bobby! What has come as a bit of a surprise is the power in saying, “Nope. That’s not for me.” This makes room for what IS for me.
Have you experienced that?
Sign: “I was drinking a beer and the bartender yelled ‘ANYBODY KNOW CPR?’ and I yelled back ‘I KNOW THE WHOLE ALPHABET!’ and we all laughed and laughed. Well, except this one guy.”😁
Ah, user response cards! Where you read the first one and yell “WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!” at the absent responder; by the third one you’re yelling “WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!” at the mirror as a pattern develops to the answers... and flaws become apparent to the questions...
You’ll make it work, Gail! 💚
After yesterday’s enthusiastic response, I’m anticipating a good number of envelopes coming back to me. 🎉
No doubt Nia will learn much about where we were insufficient in our strategies. 😂
And Yes! We will make it work. 👍🏻
“Stage fright” popped into my head like a poorly aimed champagne cork! Manifested in different ways.
Cal, almost passive aggressively, diverting her thoughts from the task at hand. And detrimental to teamwork.
Nia? Micromanaging stands out. Why rain on a perfectly good parade after it just started?! Coulda-shoulda-woulda...
Tal’s uncharacteristic gruffness (talking to her team as if corralling Henny’s enthusiasm) does not become her!
Perhaps an ideal time to recite the Prayer of Saint Francis?
“Lord, make me a channel of thy peace...”
Gail? You Rock!!
I love how when combined, the muses keep moving us forward. Interesting that they take turns being the leader? Depending on what the moment calls for?
5 packages gifted so far. All takers seem to feel great about being asked!
Some people get the Muses they deserve!
Happy here for this first attempt’s success.