Have you ever been granted ‘power of attorney’ on behalf of another? That legal standing means that you can make decisions for that person that are as legally binding as if they made them for themselves. You can spend their… Continue reading

Some of my peers would most likely disagree with my next statement, but it’s true. I hate conflict! But, it is part of my life; and your’s, too. If we make a decision, somebody will take issue with it. I’m… Continue reading

In the camera I saw just a slice of the panorama in front of me – until I realized the lens was zoomed in too tightly. When I pulled back the zoom, the picture I wanted appeared. Sometimes the same… Continue reading

Life is full of oughta’s, shoulda’s, gotta’s – isn’t it? I ought to get out and get those branches picked up after yesterday’s wind storm. I should have made better preparation for that meeting. I’ve got to get a grip… Continue reading

Hello, reader. I am reaching back for a CoffeeBreak written a little over a year ago, (3/2/2009) resending it today. On Monday, my mother received a diagnosis of lung cancer from her physicians. It was the kind of news that… Continue reading

We make much of self-esteem, don’t we? We value self-confidence, teach our children to express themselves, and hold our opinions in very high regard. Americans are individualists, quick to defend personal rights. “I matter!” – is a core belief of… Continue reading

The year I entered high school, a song that has become something of a standard was first sung: Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” It was a time of social unrest and war protests. The Kennedy brothers and Martin… Continue reading

I live in a house that is solid. It makes me feel secure to close the door and turn the bolt lock when darkness falls. I have money in the bank, not a great deal, but enough that I don’t… Continue reading

Are you ruled by your emotions? Many people are! I hope you have matured to the point where you are working to use your feelings to enrich your life while never letting them be ‘in charge.’ Some days I feel… Continue reading

There is a part of my earlier years I sincerely regret, that of assuming the role of critic! I did it far too often and know now that I was a foolish man whose words created more animosity than real… Continue reading