Category Archives: That’s Life

Posts covering topics related to life in general.

“Sign Guy” Marketing

Posted on February 18, 2012 by donmcalister

I don’t know about you, but it seems to me that there’s been a significant proliferation, over the last year or so, of those “Sign Guys” (my term…for convenience only…no pejorative connotation or gender bias intended) you see along the … Continue reading →

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“Are We There Yet” – Grain Elevators and Learning

Posted on February 11, 2012 by donmcalister

They say all stories have teaching moments. The following is a story from my childhood. Although as you’ll see it made some immediate difference in my life, it took me another 40 years to understand and appreciate the learning. As … Continue reading →

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Change Reflux Disease

Posted on February 8, 2012 by donmcalister

  During my working years I was frequently bothered with night-time acid reflux. Given the stresses of work and life, along with poor eating and exercise habits, I guess that’s not an unexpected consequence. In any case, one night last … Continue reading →

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Yawning – Sleepy, Bored or a Hot Brain?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by donmcalister

One of my favorite places to look for topics of interest and learning value is the Psychology Today Web-site.  Not long ago I noticed a blog called “Why Do You Yawn When You’re Not Sleepy” by Faith Brynie, published in … Continue reading →

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Sylvester the Cat & Loss of Innocence

Posted on January 9, 2012 by donmcalister

Recently one morning during the holiday break, my nephew’s 8-year-old son was watching cartoons in our family room. I was in the adjacent kitchen getting a cup of coffee and checking out what he was watching. We try to keep … Continue reading →

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Managing My Life Identity Cards

Posted on January 6, 2012 by donmcalister

My recent retirement got me to thinking about the different identities we take on as we journey through life, and the angst and confusion we experience as we transition from one to another. We start out with Kid Identity Cards, … Continue reading →

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