By Robert Poindexter A young man being interviewed was asked what he felt would best describe his greatest asset. He answered confidently, “I am very spell woken.” Realizing his mistake, he quickly corrected with, “I mean, well spoken.” The interviewer chuckled and told the young man not to worry about it. “Why, just the other […]
Refilling the Writer’s Well Through the Hemingway Journey
“All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.” – Ernest Hemingway Rob and I have twice-imbibed in a glorious Key West vacation–enjoying every moment of our trips to the southernmost mecca. This cultural dichotomy and intriguing island melds young and old, touts the hip and historical, […]
Our Story
Simply put – both dating and job search are about ‘putting yourself out there’ and being enticing! Words, their context, their nuance, their romance, their lilt and their pragmatism all combine to raise an eyebrow and make a heart skip a beat and compel a reader to take action, to pick up the phone and call or even to accept a call from the inviting party. The ultimate goal, therefore, is finding the right-fit partner for longer-term engagement!
Anchored in the moment
When Rob and I set off for our most recent weekend getaway, my thoughts were knotted up with frustration and consternation. Unplanned work/life detours and uncertain valleys have taken me a bit by surprise. I realize we are not the only ones experiencing this – it’s part of the human condition. However, it still can […]
Here are before and after pics of my weight loss + strength-gaining journey
Two years ago, I launched into a serious weight-loss and strength-gaining journey that led to a personal victory of sorts. Between April 2021 and April 2023, I shed 30 pounds and gained significant muscle. In fact, I celebrated my 30-lb. milestone just 2 weeks ago! Here is a “Before” and “After.” Words cannot properly express […]
Abiding In Solemnity
We find ourselves so quietly,Abiding in solemnity,When all about the seas do rage,And talking heads they do engage,In autocratic fashion and,Demanding to be in-command,And all the world like sinking sand,Enabling their wicked plan, But brother know, and sister, too,It’s not about just me and you,It’s up to us to gird our loins,To strive for more, […]
How to Live in the Moment of Childlike Wonder While Going for Your Goals
I love to live in the moment, but it can be so easy to let the future or the outside noise hijack the ‘right now.’ This happens after a long beach walk, when I sit down with my favorite fruit bowl of raspberries and blueberries, and then start thinking about ‘what’s next,’ or I enable […]