We have been without power for four days.

The storm was of a magnitude that we’ve never seen before in Michigan.

Our local electric company is calling in help from companies in Ohio.

Promised deadlines are broken and pushed back to the following day.

So, my message to you is to expect the unexpected.

Be prepared!

If not today, when?

A new push from some of America’s top companies are prioritizing skills over college degrees.

This is being done in hopes of diversifying the workforce and narrowing the racial wealth gap.

Some young people are choosing shorter periods of specialized training so they can enter the workforce more quickly.

This growing dissatisfaction with the traditional college process could upend the higher education industry.

( Athena Jones, CNN Correspondent)

Things are changing!

(I’m repeating this blog because it was so popular!)

I’m asking you to do something you DON’T want to do.

This little saying, “Do the worst first” can make you much more successful.

Success lives in difficult tasks, not EASY ones!

If you are in the habit of putting off difficult tasks, your accomplisments will always be limited.

So, turn your priorities around.

Do the worst first!

If not today, when?

… in a Home Depot Store.

He told me he taught school for many decades.

He always found it difficult, however, to differentiate twins.

So, he would ask one of them: “Are you the smart one or the good looking one?”

He was surprised when a twin answered, “YES!”

I told him, “As a teacher, You have made a difference with your life!”

We should all strive to make a difference!

If not today, when?

Fatherhood can be good for men, psychologically speaking.

The experience of being a dad allows men to feel feelings and behave in ways that mainstream masculinity standards often prohibit.

At the office or on the ball court, men are expected to deny or conceal their vulnerability, empathy and sensitivity.

Do so and risk being thought of as feminine or weak.

But with their kids, dads have a chance to explore all these sides and more, often away from the scrutiny of the public eye. (CNN)

I agree! Happy FATHER’S DAY!

Vista Maria is a home & residential school for girls who have been TRAFFICKED!

It is celebrating its 140th year.

Its core values are: Zeal, Individual Worth, Reconciliation, Mercy & Compassion!

Racial Composition-African American (38%), Caucasian (42%), Other (20%)

Its results in 2023:

Those engaged in On Campus Transitional Living (32)

Residential Mental Health Programs (109)

Journey to Success (118)

Community Independent Living (54)

Intensive aftercare (34)

Foster Care (257)

Wrap Around Program (Re-united With Families (48)

Adoptions (27)

Distinct Clients Served (482)

Volunteers (929) Contributed (4,969 Hours)

Vista Maria is located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.

 Before flying to Italy’s southern Puglia region to meet world leaders at the Group of Seven summit, Pope Francis hosted a very different audience at the Vatican on Friday celebrating the importance of humor.

The pontiff welcomed more than 100 comedians from 15 nations, including U.S. celebrities Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Fallon, Chris Rock, Stephen Colbert and Conan O’Brien.

“In the midst of so much gloomy news, immersed as we are in many social and even personal emergencies, you have the power to spread peace and smiles,” Francis told the comedians.

“Remember this,” he added. “When you manage to bring intelligent smiles to the lips of even a single spectator, you also make God smile.” (Vatican Press Release)

His name is Spencer Torkelson.

He was the #1 draft choice of the Detroit Tigers in 2020.

He hit 31 homers while playing 1st base last year.

For some reason, he has lost his swing this season.

A week ago, he was sent down to a minor league team, The Toledo Mudhens.

During an interview with a Detroit Free Press reporter yesterday, Torkelsen said:

“It stings a little bit, you know. But, I’m right where I need to be. I think it was a fine move!”

Well, that’s my little story about pride management.

How well do you manage yours?

If not today, when?

Tiger Woods has enlisted the help of his son, Charlie, to serve as a swing consultant for the 2024 U.S. Open.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Woods explained that Charlie has “seen me hit more golf balls than anyone” and trusts him to provide the support he needs.

Tiger says he trusts son Charlie with his swing.

He’s inside the ropes as Player Support this week.

It’s especially helpful, he says, with his putting.

Tiger and Charlie have already been working on putting at Pinehurst Resort leading up to the start of the tournament on Thursday.

They were together when Tiger played a practice round with Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler on Monday. (CNN)

Of course if helps a lot if you are reasonably secure with your finances.

Are you content with what you’ve said and done? Have you shown compassion to others?

None of us have lived a perfect life.

If you’ve made a mistake that harmed others, have you apologized in word & deed?

Because of our pride, many of us won’t or can’t apologize.

Do the RIGHT thing & apologize when appropriate.

Are you honest? It’s much easier to have a happy life if you tell the truth.

Do you practice COMPASSION for a person in need?

You may know of someone who is down on their luck and could use a hand.

Nothing makes a person happier than helping someone else.

In order to have the happiest life possible, you must be able to live with yourself!

If not today, when?