Monday Morning Mojo

I was in my early 20s, out late one October evening in rural Indiana with my dog, Chokma, an 80# shepherd mix, and a close friend, Dale. Dale was working as a journalist on a Hoosier newspaper and decided to run a story on a local legend, the Headless Switchman, around Halloween. At the time […]

From an early age, I loved both math and dogs. So this cartoon hits me thrice. Once, because I am always trying to learn new mathematical lessons. Second, because I recognize that puzzled look when my canine companion is trying hard to figure out what I am saying. Lastly, because I sometimes feel confused in

My second dog, Bleubelle, came to our home by accident. We found her on our porch, lost, just a puppy. In the first few days she was with us she chewed up all my plastic army men, causing me great sadness and upset. She found my heart nonetheless. When her owner came knocking on our

When I was in college a good friend and I decided to break into the observatory late one night and take a look at the sky. We headed up to the woods where our university’s astronomical telescope was situated. After determining that the door was locked tight we decided to go up the side of

Everyone is getting tired of living in their virtual work worlds, and dealing with the pandemic. And yet, that is exactly what is being called for in the weeks ahead. How will we last? How can we go on like this? It’s tempting to get lost in feelings of endlessness. So, this is the time

There is no shortage of problems in today’s world. Consider reframing your relationship with them by welcoming them. Tough ask perhaps. Why do it?   Tackling tough problems is the definition of leadership. You don’t need a leader when the solution is obvious or easy. Every problem provides a particular type of stress, and stress

Every Monday is the beginning of the workweek, and I celebrate by taking stock, planning for achievement, and being present. I love Monday mornings as a time to check-in and look ahead. As a boy, I was fascinated by the solstice and the seasons. I always thought it was interesting that it started getting cold

There is so much going on in our world that is asking for reflection and reorientation. I recommend taking the time to write out your thoughts, especially if there is an inciting event or clear focus for your curiosity. Sarah White, author, and writing partner helps people with all aspects of writing but she has

When the fire engines crank up their sirens and go through our neighborhood, my German Shepherd, Sita, howls. And when she howls, we all howl. Before long our family has devolved into a pack from ancient times. Together we call out to the world. My family has always been a bit neurotic when it comes