Eventually, we all might be wearing masks — and not in the metaphorical sense. My first three were gifts. A member of the Board of Directors gave me the kind our workers wear. Friends in Long Island mailed me a non-sterile surgical mask. And a friend who shall remain nameless gave me an N95 — […]
Reckoning with the New Different: People “Get It” in Their Own Time
We “buy” the idea of change — newness — difference — when we’re ready. Whether it’s a new product or an idea, a tech advance, or a “novel” virus, each of us responds at different rates. ♦ How have you progressed along the pandemic curve? Have you heeded some/all of the advice from the “innovators” (“brave people, […]
Make America Capable Again
When my youngest grandson was 3, he moved a chair to the sink, climbed up, and started washing his dish. He did it mindfully, not like some kid splashing for the fun of it. Watching him, I remarked at how “capable” he was. I explained that being capable meant he could handle stuff. Someone […]