September 13, 2005

Perspective

It is such a helpful thing. Recently, I took a 'predictive index' which is like a personality test, but it came with an explanation of the results. Used accordingly, it lets you know what you do well with little or no effort and what you do well with a bit more. I found it interesting because I want know the why behind my personality. While I am generally please with how I've turned out, there are particular aspect of myself I'd like to change. The hardest part is discovering why A leads to B. For me, this test helped lift the veil on some issues.

Other times, you just need 5 minutes to ignore why you are mad/frustrated and figure out the why behind what offended you. It's important because we all get mad at those we love and great relationship can be damaged when we don't stop and analyze our reactions. In doing this, I have found that I am able to have conversations that avoid finger pointing. Instead, they lead to an explanation of why and how I responded to what was said/done. Hoping, that the next time such a situation arises the other will know why responding one way is better than another.
Also, apologies all around help.

Just like we learned as kids, 'knowing is half the battle'.

September 07, 2005

Gas Pains

$45.00 for 14 gallons of gas. I drove my car until the gas gage bottomed out. It's more than twice what I remember paying for gas in a less crisis-filled time. If relief doesn't come soon, I'll be taking public transportation to work. Fortunately this is a more viable option for me than for the wife. Every little bit helps with the household bottom line. Plus I'll be getting additional cardio exercise.

September 06, 2005

What To Say

What is there to say about the tragedy in the gulf that hasn't already been said? Yet, as the communication infrastructure in that area is coerced back online, more and more horrific stories add to an already sickening portrait.

The human factor from this disaster has many threads and is covered endlessly by prime time news - and rightly so. Another thread is this and this - which is an additional tragedy for both their owners and the animals themselves.

If you are planning on donating money towards this disaster, take a moment and consider giving to the ASPCA relief program. If that is not of interest to you, then also consider the Red Cross.