The Tech Savvy Admin
As a fan of all things Seattle and Boeing, this was painful to read. I’m hopeful that Boeing can fix this, but also recognize that it’s a monumental task of attempting to reboot a corporate culture against decades of history. Crises tend to provide solid energy to overcome social inertia. I hope Boeing is able to pull this off.
I just read 64 of the Worst Things Ever Said to a Griever. Yeah, brings out awful memories. My personal worst: after my mom died, and evangelical type told me that if I’d prayed right, she would have been healed. I don’t remember my response, but I doubt it was pretty or polite. However, I expect I was so stunned that I remained silent. Most importantly, I remember this decades later. It deeply tainted my relationship with evangelical Christians.
Reading through the list, I see that most of these “worst” are very self-centered. Stepping out of your ego and seeking compassion are the best ways to be a decent human being.
Fortunately, these bloggers have created 64 of the Best Things Ever Said to a Griever. It’s not hard to be kind.
So, folks, simply be awesome to each other.
Across the dew drops
Dancing upon the petals
Not bruising egos
With autumn nearing
Streetlight flickers on, then off
A few dried leaves fall
Early morning haze
Sunlight hampered by the smoke
Disrupting autumn
Another smoky, hazy day here in Seattle. The air quality is expected to be slightly better than yesterday. It should continue to get better as the week progresses. I look forward to breathable air.
I never thought I’d see poor air quality as a positive change. But, here we are. It is quite an improvement from yesterday.
Be safe out there!
Laying bare our fears
Feel the sunlight on our souls
Swaying sunflowers
It’s a hazy day in Seattle. And that haze is smoke, coming here from a variety of sources, mostly from Eastern Washington. Outdoor activities are pretty challenging right now with the horrible air quality.
And it’s looking to get worse over the next few days. Hurray! cough cough
Key to adapting to and managing this situation: knowledge. I offer two sites I’m using for key details.
Lest I get too whiny about these conditions, I recognize that many other areas in the west are far worse.
Check out this shot from Portland (from Oregon Live).
Or this one from San Francisco. (Via the San Francisco Chronicle).
How are you coping? Any tools you’re using that I should know about? Let me know.
Through the intense sun
And air choked with smoke moving
The bees keep working
The air in the greater Seattle has been filled with the smoke of many fires. Carried by the wind miles, a gift to be choked, I guess. The bees seem unperturbed.
on this evening walk
with my mind feeding my soul
in this cool night air