As I mature, I find that I have learned to restrain myself in the face of real or perceived provocation.  

Since when did “No Problem” become a synonym for “You’re Welcome” ?Increasingly we’re hearing “No Problem” in response to “Thank You”.

I have enjoyed collecting art since I was out of college. As a young adult I would shop at a gallery on Montague St in Downtown Brooklyn that long closed (moved to NYC until the owners retired). I really enjoyed collecting signed and numbered serigraphs that were limited productions of maybe 200. Eventually I was able to get a few proofs and then some originals. I would go on a payment plan and after several months, depending on the piece, I would get a call that it was paid off. But there was only one problem. At the time I did not have my own place initially.

This past weekend we took a road trip.  To Boston, to be exact, for the wedding of the daughter of a good friend. Tons of fun.   But my blog is about the trip there and back.  A long car ride, just my husband and me.

This past week my husband and I took a day off during the week. We drove to Brooklyn for lunch. For the past few months he has been craving a roast beef sandwich from Roll N Roaster.  Roll N Roaster is a fast food sandwich shop famous for their roast beef in Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn. My husband grew up eating their roast beef sandwiches.  

Just under four years ago Marisa and I attended Peter Frampton's Farewell tour at Madison Square Garden.  Following his diagnosis with Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM), Peter expected not to be able to play much longer.  According to John Hopkins, IBM "causes muscle weakness that may worsen over time and damage the muscles. The rate of this decline varies among individuals.

Forgiveness or approval?   Do you usually seek approval before taking action or ask for forgiveness after the fact? Both have it's plus's and minus's.   Seeking approval fosters trust and open communication, creating a supportive environment for collaboration and cooperation. However, it can lead to indecisiveness, a lack of personal autonomy, hindering personal growth and development. It also can be time-consuming.