I needed this little sign in my
life many years ago. Perhaps seeing it in front of my face would have grounded
me years ago.
During the last three years of
my career, I was using post-it-notes and sheets of copier paper with reminders
of what I wanted to change about myself. Brene Brown quotes on vulnerability
and steps for listening were among the items I posted on my computer and the
side of my filing cabinet.
In retirement I have different
reminders I need to post. Something like "don't act like a stalker"
or "don't scare your neighbors."
We have one little guy in the
neighborhood that may be a future tool guy. I say this because Joe was working
in the yard and twice this eight-year-old came by and asked Joe what he was
doing and if he could "try it." First, he used a heavy-duty hoe to
dig out grass and sod. The second time he used a scraper to clean brick. While
he got bored after two minutes, we were impressed that he even wanted to try
it.
Joe loves to teach about tool
use (and machining, math, and gardening) to anyone of any age. Not only did Joe
get to play in the dirt today he got to show someone how to do something.
Definitely a good day!
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