Author Archives: lbsmitch
Life
What the world needs is more geniuses with humility; there are so few of us left. – Oscar Levant Okay now that I have your attention. That quote cracked me up so I needed to put it here. Life has … Continue reading
Posted in Regular Stuff
Tagged aging, busy days, busy life, change, family, life, retirement, seasons, winter
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Tomato Tenacity
It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato. – Lewis Grizzard Homegrown vegetables, yum! Tis the season to harvest and store, freeze, can or whatever. Unfortunately my garden fatigue is setting in and I am … Continue reading
Life
Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. George Bernard Shaw Have you ever noticed that when you least expect it, opportunities show up to move you in a different direction? No? Well, it did for me. When … Continue reading
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Tagged books, change, changes, children's books, graphic design, life, publishing, retirement, self-publishing
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The Desperation of the Henrys
I went down a rabbit hole in looking for quotes from people named Henry. These stood out. The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. ~Henry David Thoreau The tragedy of … Continue reading
Posted in Random Thoughts
Tagged desperation, feeling, Henry Miller, musings, O Henry, random toughts, Thoreau, thoughts
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With apologies to my feminist side
A woman can be anything the man who loves her would have her be. ~James M. Barrie At first when I read this quote, my feminist side began to make posters and plan demonstrations. Then I reread it and my … Continue reading
Balance
It’s all about quality of life and finding a happy balance between work and friends and family. – Phillip Green There have been a number of articles about the Quiet Resignation and the Quiet Regret in today’s workplace. Most cite … Continue reading
Posted in Big Thoughts
Tagged business, employment, Gen Z, quiet quitting, quiet regret, quiet resignation, universal healthcare, work-life balance
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Letters to a Caterpillar 