In response to last
week’s question, “What exactly is a "personal day?", my
friend Richard considered the work world view when responding, “A ‘personal
day’ occurs when you miss work for one of two medical reasons: (i) An eye
problem (“I just can’t see spending the day at work when the weather is so
nice.”) or (ii) A cardiovascular problem (“My heart’s just not into working
today.”) My writing and sailing friend Rich then added, “A
personal day is for those times when the boss is not going to buy that you have
double Berri Berri Fever again.”
My dad’s beach buddy
Bob declared, “It’s a day when my wife doesn't bug me about anything that I
have yet to do.” And my friend Kosol added, “It’s a day that becomes
extinct once you get married and have kids.”
My Parrothead friend
Samantha explained, “It’s a day to do anything needed or wanted for your
person. I need a personal day in a boat in the middle of a body of
water, with a book in one hand and a margarita in the other.” And my
organizational behavior guru friend countered, “While I believe every day is a
"personal day," the BEST "personal day" is a glass of
chardonnay, Bob Seger in the stereo (yes, stereos still exist), and good
friends and family just laughing and enjoying. It also includes George
Clooney, but that's another story! ;-) ”
My friend Royce
replied, “A day when you get personal?” My friend Chris then jumped
in, “Personally, it is none of your business and I thank you to stay out of MY
business!!! LOL” Then my birthday bud Jon got very direct, “None of your
damn business!!”
Please share your
thoughts about "things that make you go 'Hmmm' “:
Who are the people that are alive
simply because it’s illegal to shoot them? (from my leadership friend Sherri)
Life is too
short for drama and petty things, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly,
and forgive quickly.
Hal
Must
see TV on Thu if you’re not in or near Cobb Co, GA: This year will be our first
time streaming the video (and audio) of the annual Thanksgiving Ecumenical
Celebration that I faciliate. The 75 minute program is an inspiring mix
of spoken words and music from clergy for 6 different faiths and 4 choirs, and
the feedback each year confirms this. To learn more, go to Facebook and
search for Thanksgiving Ecumenical Celebration, and then join us online.
Thu, Nov 15
7:00pm
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