one of a kind

While reading other people's blogs (yes, they are people I know), I read one that sends you to a site to see how many people in the USA have the same name. I was quite surprized to discover that no one else in the states has my first and last name combined. For that matter only 6 people have my middle and last name. Weird but kinda interesting.

love what you do

Why do people go to jobs that they obviously do not like day after day? I've never understood why anyone would do that. At work today I was struck by how much I love what I do...and how the reverse is true for some people. My work isn't glamourous....I'll never get rich from it...and many people wouldn't want to do what I do...but I love it. IN fact, other than my first job as a telephone solicitor (which lasted about a month) I have enjoyed every job I've had.

Finding something you love - someplace where you can make a difference in the lives of those you work with or for, .in the world around you - and doing it is what makes me want to get out of bed (and out of the house) every day. We are here for a purpose and I believe that when we are engaged in fulfilling that purpose we will enjoy life and work.

Why do so many people stay in jobs they hate? Is it fear? Laziness? Ignorance?

you're as young as you let yourself be

I have about 85 people who work for me...and if you ask any of them who are under 30 they know all about blogs. Ask the ones who are 40+ and the percentage drops WAY down. Everyone seems to associate blogging (and for that matter - real computer literacy) with the "younger" generations. All this internet "stuff" is like another language to those of us who are middle age or older. People are surprized when I mention having a zanga site or reading someone's blog. It's like I have invaded a land I am supposed to be banished form.
Anyway, I've decided that I don't care...I like to write (even if I'm only writing to myself). and I like to read what others have to say. I especially like to see what my children and their friends (who have in recent years entered adulthood) have to say. It's fun to watch them take on the world. So if blogging is for the young - I've decided to let myself be young - at least in writing.