walk light & carry a tall staff

1. Well, now that that's done & yes it's quite early, but trust me on this one. I'll take something brown & old on ice. Cheerio!!

2. She called & we walked thru the civilities before she proceeded to let me have a piece of her mind. No banned words, no front row seat to the resurrections promises. Her voice was calm, her breaths measured. My head hung in shame as though she stood before me.

3. The more I understand how it works, the less mystique lies in the whole of the experience. I'm very much a fan of the mystique and appreciate the enrapturing nature of the allure.

4. Once I take care of the people on my Christmas list, I'll be good. It's not that I don't want anything, it's that my most immediate need is one that I'll take care of soon.

5. Never underestimate the physiological effects of a physical place on your productivity. I once thought it foolishness until I started paying attention to how much was being accomplished at one venue vs another.

6. While dogs are not children & children are certainly not dogs, there exist some overlap, in my opinion, regarding the nature of social conditioning that need occur for both parties to engage in meaningful, positive interactions. The clear demarcation of boundaries & limits are needed for both entities. Children who develop into adults without a clear understanding & respect of boundaries often find themselves in friendships void of any substance. Dog who experience the same lack of discipline often monopolize & over run the lives of their owners.

7. The notion of "game" as it relates to dating has been significantly devalued in the technological era. There was a time when men were expected to wax poetically as a part of the introduction they presented to the woman whom held their interest. This younger generation relies very heavily on overlapping social circles, the disposable income of their parents, & delayed replies to messages to do what their sweet talking uncles did for years while picking the lint out of their pockets.

8. When your significant other hates one of your friends, you've several options, a) remove the significant other, b) remove the friend, c) try your hand at conflict resolution, d) ignore it and move forward. Given that a & b are bit drastic, d is a tad juvenile, c remains the most viable option. It can also be the most involved.

9. Cold hands, warm heart.
9a. Better late than never, but never late is better.

10. There are points when words fail to capture the essence of the moment. This is also the point when you realize that your lexicon could use an overhaul.