by Joel Walton | Jun 2, 2020 | General Interest, Life Transitions
After months (which felt like years for some) of sheltering in place, many states across our nation are exploring phases for reopening and returning to life outside of their individual homes. For some this brings a giant sigh of relief, for others an incredible amount...
by Joel Walton | Jun 2, 2020 | General Interest, Resilience
Whew! I don’t think any of us could have predicted the happenings of 2020. I saw a meme on social media that said in 2015, we ALL answered wrong to the question: “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” HA! That could not be more true. Unforeseen events and...
by Joel Walton | May 7, 2020 | Family
We parents love our kids (just wait until you have a grandkid…it’s even more awesome). But, I do remember how long the days could be. There was the constant supervision of toddlers (if you didn’t want broken bones or broken furniture), the round-the-clock snacks...
by Joel Walton | May 7, 2020 | General Interest
One of my favorite comedians posted a video online recently showcasing the difference between extroverts and introverts during this shelter in place. Highly comical, sure, but the underlying truths are real – some people are really struggling during this social (or...
by Joel Walton | Apr 5, 2020 | Life Transitions, Resilience
I just found a mess in my produce drawer. I opened the refrigerator and went to get an orange from the bag I bought last week. And they were rotten. Blue and green fuzz covered the oranges and I had to throw the soft and mushy bag of produce away. Apparently one of...
