Make it a great Monday - post flood

Hey Sally,

Saw this sign at Emily's golf tournament this weekend. It made me think of a certain little doggie who had a tough week just like the rest of us here in Austin. We got the fans and dehumidifiers out of the house last night (42 pieces of equipment in all!) A few photos posted below to show you the 'extraction' process. Our heads are held high and the sun is shining today!

Make it a great Monday - Dad

Moving from either/or to both/and

Sally,

This is an interesting article that introduces a philosophical concept called Antinomy, which says that two opposing views can both be true and right at the same time. The next time you find yourself in a disagreement with someone, take into account the possibility that you might both be right.

Stay whole, 

Dad

Furniture without nails or glue

Sally,

Here is a fun article about furniture designed using AutoCAD. I thought you might want to write about it on your blog . . .

http://bit.ly/zcHCIb

Make it a great Monday,

Dad

Make it a great Monday

The Goose went airborne on Saturday setting the world record for mailbox jumping.

With the family - good times in Shiloh

Sent from my iPad

Celebrating Grandpa

Grandpa blowing out 80 candles on the famous Twinkie Cake. So proud of him. Stay fit - live long - laugh a lot.

Women Power Wednesday

All going well in Chicago. This photo taken at a studio today. That is a 'screen' behind me, not the real Chicago skyline. Do you think my hair is too grey? Headed to 'Women Power' Oprah's place next - Harpo Studios. Long day, but a few fun meetings.

Stay Whole Tuesday

Hey Sally,

I am in Chicago for the balance of the week on business. Flew out of Austin on a 7:30 a.m. flight this morning and am in between meetings. How's your blog coming along? I thought it would be cool to post something about home design software using the article I sent the other day. Here it is again: http://bit.ly/Akn3zF . Just an idea. I will check in later from The Windy City.

Stay whole,

Dad

Chap in tree! Make it a great Monday.

Stay fit!

Home design software from Autodesk (and others)

Hey Sal Pal - Here is what we were talking about yesterday. I thought you would enjoy this short article. http://bit.ly/Akn3zF

Mom and dad's second date

That's Janie Singletary on the right and Uncle Ricky with his arm around Janie. Dr. Singletary (President of University of Kentucky) on the back row on the left. Scott Singletary behind Ricky. We were Scott and Janie's guest in the President's box at UGA - Kentucky football game in Lexington. Mom wore her Georgia colors! Friends Dick Jordan beside me and Jack King behind me. I am not sure who the guy is behind mom.

Stay whole Tuesday

"I would walk with that consciousness of loving, caring, and sharing for people. That doesn't mean that you have to wash every toilet in town, but it does mean that someone in need would feel your caring, and that if there is something you can do for them, you would do that.

I would sacrifice a great deal of the attitude of "how about me," and "when do I get mine?" Because I know that is not the nature of the Soul."

- John-Roger

Back in routines

Hey Sally,

Today is the first day that we are all back in our regular routines after a fun holiday season. You start classes at UGA, Emily and Lucy enter week two of back-to-school, mom and dad enter week two of back-to-work. It is raining here in Austin, which we desperately need so not complaining, just hoping the roads are safe for mom as she heads out to visit schools.

Emily and I had a fun time in the first inaugural 'Tom Kite Parent Child' event at the club yesterday. We managed to get it under 80 and finish in second place, noting that the first place trophy went to little Sadie Engleman and her dad. Sadie is all of 75 pounds and in the 4th grade. See two photos below. One is of our foursome with Sadie and her dad and one is with Tom Kite himself at the awards ceremony.

Lucy had a successful two day dance clinic in San Marcus over the weekend. She is really turning into quite a little dancer and working hard. I am proud of her!

Let's all make it a great Monday,

Dad

 

Goals - a few thoughts

Sally,

Thanks for sharing your 2012 goals. I like your approach with a simple list that covers important topics across different aspects of your life. You have goals for your mind (like read more books), goals for your heart (like be a good friend), goals for your body (like eat healthy) and goals for your soul (like pray often). I hope you will post your list somewhere where you will see it every day and read it often.

There are many different approaches to successful goal setting and I think it is really a matter of personal taste as to which approach you take. One thing however that is common to all approaches is to differentiate 'goals' from 'rituals'. A goal is something that is measurable, specific and time bound. It is usually best if goals are written in short sentences. Something like, "I will read five new books in 2012 starting with The Road Less Traveled by Scott Peck." Or, "I will save $50 a week between now and spring break in order to save $400 for my trip."

Rituals, on the other hand, are best described as habits for daily living. Examples of rituals would be things like: pray often, eat healthy, be thankful, and exercise. 

I think you will find that by taking the time to set written, specific goals and by also writing down your desired 'rituals' you will achieve far more in life than those who do not take the time to do so. Of course, as I get older I realize that there is also nothing wrong with some open time in your life to just 'be' and not 'do' and I think that is important as well. A healthy balance between driving towards goals and achievements, while leaving open time to see what surprises life will bring.

We loved having you home for the break and treasure so much now the times when all of our children are together. Thanks for being our daughter!

Blessings for 2012,

Dad