Life These Days – Tim Talks – Thoughts about Life

Coffee, An Angry Lady, and Me

People are edgy these days. You’d think that after a year like 2020- political noise, pandemic, wildfires (at least here in California), public upheaval and dangerous protests about a multitude of topics- we would welcome 2021 with open arms. At least, that’s what I hoped would happen. Alas, I was wrong (again). Like many people,Continue reading “Coffee, An Angry Lady, and Me”

TGIF- Right?

“It’s Friday. Time to go make some stories for Monday.” – author unknown I’ve had the privilege over the past 30 years or so of my career to manage some teams as a part of my role for various companies that I’ve been a part of. In some instances, there were larger groups with theContinue reading “TGIF- Right?”

No Plan but a lot of Determination

My stepson , who lived for nearly two years in our detached “guest house”, had a sign that hung outside his front door which read “Adventure Awaits”.

Thru the Redwoods.

I remember one of my very first bicycles, growing up as a kid in San Jose, CA. It was a deep metallic green Schwinn Stingray “Apple Crate”. It had a shift stick for changing gears (I believe there were only 3 gears, but maybe 5?) mounted directly in front of the saddle “banana” style seatContinue reading “Thru the Redwoods.”

To Mask, or not to Mask

I’m on the fence about this whole “wear a mask in public” thing. Yes- I am currently complying with any requirement for a face mask but I’ll be honest- I personally don’t like it. Here’s why. For starters, I prefer to be able to see facial expressions. People don’t generally communicate as well over theContinue reading “To Mask, or not to Mask”

Getting Started (again)–It’s Never Too Late.

Writing is not new to me. In fact, I’ve always enjoyed writing as a form of communication and expression. In college, my papers were written for classes using a typewriter and white correction fluid to fix my mistakes (the personal computer didn’t officially exist yet–hard to imagine, I know). But writing a blogContinue reading “Getting Started (again)–It’s Never Too Late.”