Tag Archives: friendship

(Issue #500) 2019: A Year of Gratitude

Posted on December 22, 2019 by stevepiscitelli

NOTE: This week’s issue marks the 500th consecutive week that I have posted on this blog. That equates to about nine years and seven months. Or nearly 115 months. In keeping with today’s topic of gratitude, thank you for following, … Continue reading →

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(#424) Connections

Posted on July 8, 2018 by stevepiscitelli

“Marriage has no guarantees. If that’s what you’re looking for, go live with a car battery.” – Erma Bombeck – Random thoughts about the power of connections. On those times when we take chances, when we risk stepping outside of … Continue reading →

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(#387) Lessons from Elementary School

Posted on October 22, 2017 by stevepiscitelli

Adults, are we listening? Three lessons from elementary school this week. (1) Mrs. Hullender teaches 1st grade at the Atlantic Beach Elementary School. Last Tuesday I had the opportunity to visit her classroom during a mini leadership conference.  That’s right. … Continue reading →

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(#309) Thanks. You’re NOT Helping!

Posted on April 24, 2016 by stevepiscitelli

I totally understand that many people just don’t know what to do when someone in front of them says, “I have cancer.” Last week I shared the well-intentioned and well-executed words and actions that so many people offered on behalf … Continue reading →

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(#295) His Heart Created A Wonderful Life

Posted on January 17, 2016 by stevepiscitelli

Stay healthy and hug a little longer. A few days ago, the world lost a wonderful soul. My friend (dating back more than 40 years to our college days) Royce Duncan made the transition from this world to what lies … Continue reading →

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(#287) It Could Be Worse. Comparatory Suffering?

Posted on November 22, 2015 by stevepiscitelli

For me, comparatory suffering creates its own issues. My suffering is mine. Yours is yours. Does it really help to compare it to someone or something else— while denying the feelings in front of you? You’ve heard them. Probably have … Continue reading →

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(#245) Courage

Posted on February 1, 2015 by stevepiscitelli

What we do in these situations defines our characters and our destiny. Courage.  How do you define it? How do you exhibit it in your daily life? Probably the best way I ever heard it defined did not see it … Continue reading →

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