Answers.

Do not always resolve their questions.

If there was only a way to put other people in our own minds, so they would understand and not confuse intention.

Bobby.

"Let us dedicate ourselves to what the Greeks wrote so many years ago: to tame the savageness of man and make gentle the life of this world."

-Robert Kennedy

Here's one: 5,000 words on why you'll stay the fuck out of my home.

"You're the man now, dog!"

-Finding Forrester.

Where should we go today?

To live a life of possibility, without restraint. To seek the unattainable and to be focused on the steps to achieve it.

Happy Birthday . . .

Tom Bishop: Happy Birthday, Nathan. Did you know Langley has seven different birth dates for you?

Nathan Muir: And they're all wrong.

Tom Bishop: I know, believe me, it wasn't easy. KGB, Mossad, also wrong. Fortunately I was well trained.

- Spy Game.

You may be right

. . .don't try to save me.

When all else fails,

Reboot.

I want some ice cream

I like getting it; I just get lazy in the summer heat

Do you remember when?

See, listen and hear.

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in all of us. And when we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

Used by Nelson Mandela in his 1994 inaugural speech

Quote by Maryanne Williamson

--Last Sunday, I went to a chinese restraunt with some friends. Chinese is not one of my favorite cuisines, but the part I love best is the fortune cookie at the end of the meal. My fortune that Sunday read, "Do not fear failure".

Things to do before the end of 2006.

10. Visit and learn more about Wales.
9. See a show once a month.
8. Israel.
7. Every other movie I see should be one that I would not neccessarily have selected.
6. Road trip across the US.
5. Finish what I started: Publish, publish, publish.
4. Vancouver.
3. Sail.
2. I never said I would, but Las Vegas.
1. See mom and dad more.

See, listen and hear.

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in all of us. And when we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

Used by Nelson Mandela in his 1994 inaugural speech

Quote by Maryanne Williamson

--Last Sunday, I went to a chinese restraunt with some friends. Chinese is not one of my favorite cuisines, but the part I love best is the fortune cookie at the end of the meal. My fortune that Sunday read, "Do not fear failure".

So where is the passion when you need it the most?

Sincerity.

4AM routines.

Writing emails that I will send later.

Doing too many things and not one particularly well.

Extending precious moments and focusing on that person who matters.

Better days.

Late night

Early morning

We talked until there was nothing left to say

It was strange

The war was on

But I've never felt so safe

No, I've never seen better days

-Five for fighting

Favorite Songs.

Well, the rain keeps on coming down

It feels like a flood in my head

And that road keeps on calling me

Screaming to everything lying ahead

And it's a winding road

I've been walking for a long time

I still don't know

Where it goes

And it's a long way home

I've been searching for a long time

I still have hope

I'm gonna find my way home

And I can see a little house

On top of the hill

And I can smell the ocean

The salt in the air

And I can see you

You're standing there

And you're washing your car

And I can see California sun in your hair

And its a winding road

I've been walking for a long time

Still don't know

Where it goes

And it's a long way home

I've been searching for a long time

Still have hope

I'm gonna find my way home

All these dreams took me so far

And I felt I just couldn't go on

And I want to hang

Out the window of your car

And see just how good this baby can run

'Cause it's a winding road

I've been walking for a long time

And I still don't know

Where it goes

And it's a long way home

I've been searching for a long time

Still have hope

We're gonna find our way home

It's a winding road

Still have hope

One day we'll find our way home

It's a long way home

I've been searching for a long time

Still have hope

We're gonna find our way home

-Bonnie Somerville

Snips.

My life is brilliant.

My love is pure.

I saw your face in a crowded place,

And I don't know what to do,

But I won't lose no sleep on that,

'Cause I've got a plan.

-James Blunt

Carpe Diem.

We struggle to find our paths and along the way circumstance can disappoint. Those who were once leaders my fall, perhaps when no one is looking we fail.

Reach out. Strive. Fail, but do not stop trying.

Now you know.

Have you ever taken a glance and discovered something new? Have you ever stopped a song to think or paused a dvd because the moment demanded it?

Goodbye.

No matter how strong circumstance has made us, the quantum leap is when we can empathize and give even more, even when the gasp can be too much.

I tried, but you cannot force others to understanding. Or maybe it is just that I want someone to work as hard as I have had to work, in that I recognize their dedication.

There are no points for doing something you should.

Returns.

Seldom gone for long.

Multitasking.

Finding center among competing ambitions.

Yet another beginning.

We try to forget those confusing messages. Often successful, however sometimes slipping into recollection. No matter which way we come to these recollections, will we be open to new thoughts?.

Resisting disappointment.

Misunderstandings.

Clarify them.

Late night phone calls.

Followed by early morning thoughts. To make things different, courage and expression . . .

Learning from others.

Leaving opportunity to find something new or making room for the possibility. Those random escapes for junk food or the converse, those moments when we remember “why”.

To friends, old, new and those in between.

Olympic moments.

Achievement for purpose, time spent on a worthy goal.

Busy days.

Even the multi-taskers sometimes have days where they wish it was all simple.

Staying a bit longer.

If you ever were ever right about a personality trait, this would be the one to be right about.

A quest for fun.

I have no problem making the plans, as long as you have no problem being there.

If you don't ask, you don't get.

What is it that separates the bold from the timid? Besides the obvious, perhaps is that subtle distinction in courage.

Saying thank you.

There are some things you cannot overdo; especially for people who always seem to find a way to do the right things.

Questioning.

Past the answers, we look for what remains.

Making change.

To those that heard, but did not listen. To those who showed little faith and realized it too late.

In search of a few words.

You make a plan, you modify it, you struggle and somewhere in between things change. Maybe at times you were somewhat over focused, other times aloof, but what is the point?

Piano Man.

If for one moment, we can find that smile, that instant of purpose, where we realize our own river of dreams or complete our lullaby . . . if for one moment, we can look somewhere and the response is one of comprehension of the things we have the courage to say and those thoughts we hold back because we struggle to find expression.

Management, cont.

Will those words be there when you need them? Will the report make sense? Will the letter make an impact? Will your thought make sense to someone else?

Moreover, will she hear you?

Management.

Guidance of events is a central element of what we do. Finance, professional, social, family; the extent of the coordination of our thoughts is the foundation by which are paths are set.

Choices. Confidence. Fear. Discernment. How many times do we find ourselves on the verge of opportunity? Here is to the bold moment before a great pitch . . .

Fresh starts.

With the end of January a week away, lets not forget that this is a new year. "Put your past behind you and start over" . . . (more text here).

-G.A.

Keys.

Somewhere in between faith and conviction, we are open to hearing what all that dribble means.

If you can make it there . . .

Inspiration.

Random notes.

It is sometimes difficult to discern meaning, as these are merely glances.

Sometimes we can write for just that, other times for those private moments when we laugh, smile or reflect on moments we hold onto.

A collector of experiences.

The trip just completed, to the next one unplanned. To the top of a building, to the subway ride downtown . . . (more text here).

Courage.

Comes in many forms . . . the new venture, the proposition others cautioned against taking, the chance, facing fear, doing something unknown, adversity, success, failure and everything in between.

Planning and lists aside, the real question becomes, “how far do we go?” Moderation is our guide, but in the pursuit will we find our voice, will we be secured by a commitment to reaching out beyond what we were capable of before?

How many things have been lost because an absence of this spirit? How many moments let go because of a failure to be bold?

Too many are transfixed on the limits of others and a commitment to images, which are merely that.

If you are to find those things you have sought but have evaded you, question your past approach. Realize your strength, with equal measure to your weaknesses and see most deficiencies are rooted in failing to embrace the lonely strength only determination, boldness and courage can bring.

Thursday.

Tomorrow is Friday.

Be there soon.

Rhythm.

Noticing rhythm can sometimes be difficult if you are not paying attention. It has a lot to do with taking note of small things that are easy to take for granted. That walk each morning, that phone call and its quirks, coffee, cocktails at 5; you name it, there is some music to it.

Play it again.

Lists.

10 things to do in New York City, objectives for January, Reminders why something, someone is meaningful.

I heard somewhere.

This is going to sound a little obsessive.

One year, coffee and some experience.

Glancing out the window, from my favorite chair, in the coffee shop missing the “s”, typing, listening to Verdi (with white headsets), thoughts meander as snow falls to the ground outside.

Soon this paper will find itself complete and my year will really begin.

Missing words.

There is some irony in an author not being able to write or say something. But then again, with no book in print, or the ability to claim royalties for anything I have placed here, perhaps the title “author” is somewhat dubious. In between Boston and a New York Chronicle – indeed.

It is very simple. All those stops, stutters and delay are guided in a notion of things to come. This is what is new and unique. Despite anything before, I never really felt, saw or believed in things in this way - here is what is now distinct. Each moment becomes more of a validation of this; I smile because I am surprised.

I may have received a journal before, but yours was the first to receive my words and is the first to be near me. There are many other unique ways to touch people, even if on the surface it seems similar. Try to understand how this is different and cherish that.

Listening and hearing is such a gift - sincerity secures meaning.

Speaking in circles? Just ask me what I mean, until you understand.

A thought.

Have you ever noticed the way someone can encapsulate a thought you have been missing? And when you hear it, it's as though the thought was your own and never too far way.

Some thoughts require thorough meditation, as to avoid misplacing their value.

Someone gives you a gift. A notebook to write in, a book to read. Unexpectedly, they have given you something more valuable than several gifts before.

. . . private thoughts and somewhere in between.

Taking a deep breath, executing and enjoying the outcome.

Taking the first step is probably the most difficult, as the sequence of events which must follow can be overwhelming . . . (more text here).

Truth (hearts & right hands).

Father & Son.

- Cat Stevens.

Deadlines.

Self-imposed. Tangible. Business driven. Objective orientated. No matter the context, we circle a proposition. To meet an expectation -- our own or anothers.

2006.

. . . to living in the present.