Jack is a man who has staked out a spot under the 395 overpass on Joyce Street near Army Navy Drive in Arlington. He seems to live out of a shopping cart. While he keeps to himself, I’ve stopped and spoken to him a few times, which is how I learned his name. When asked…
For many people, it’s vacation time. Preparing before a trip is a chore. Not only do you have to pack your bags and secure travel documents, but you have to get the house ready for your absence. Have you ever gotten to the airport and had a moment of panic wondering if you pulled the…
The less fiery sun still Hot kisses Copper-toned skin Between breezes Warming Vibrant umbrella shades Retiring colors Sand crabby children Entrenched In sand castles Caw In denial of their departure Scurrying feet and fluttering wings Retreating…
I visited Amicus Green Building Center with my friend, Liz last week. It is a design center and home improvement store in Kensington, MD offering products screened for health and environmental integrity. The word, “amicus,” meaning friend in Latin, embodies what the Center represents and strives for– products, principles, and practices that are friendly to…
Life is the sum of all your choices. Camus None of this is new, but I need reminding. What about you? Set goals. – Have you identified goals that align with your most deeply held values? Have you written them down? This is where an index card can help. Write them and refer to them.…
