Tag Archives: inspiration

Thoughtful Thursday: How about just doing nothing?

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Jane Fritz

A few weeks ago I encountered the following quote that made me chuckle: It’s meant to be a joke, of course, but aside from appreciating the play on words, I liked the suggestion that doing nothing – from time to … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughtful Thursday | Tagged A.A. Milne, Christopher Robin, doing nothing, inspiration, nothing, philosophy, Winnie the Pooh | 30 Comments

The (Queen’s) Queue took on a life of its own. How do we replicate that spontaneous culture of community and kindness to others?

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Jane Fritz

Yesterday Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest at the conclusion of an unparalleled display of pageantry, the likes of which may never, ever be seen again. To say that her people did her proud would be a gross understatement. … Continue reading →

Posted in History and Politics, Leadership | Tagged community, empathy, inspiration, kindness, London, Queen Elizabeth II, Queue, service to others, The Queue, Windsor Castle | 25 Comments

Thinking about back-to-school, thinking about teachers, thinking about thinking

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Jane Fritz

I know that school starts at somewhat different times in different places, but wherever I’ve lived throughout my life Labour Day has signaled the end of summer and the beginning of school. Today is the day that those yellow buses … Continue reading →

Posted in Life stories, Odds and Ends | Tagged COVID, inspiration, metacognition, perseverance, personal growth, students, teachers, teaching, thinking, thinking about thinking | 29 Comments

Metaphors for life: instead of Oprah’s running, let’s try farming!

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Jane Fritz

“Life is just a bowl of cherries” proclaims one song. And that’s just one example of a metaphor for life. You can find plenty of other suggestions, from a box of chocolates to running (especially that it’s a marathon, not … Continue reading →

Posted in Farming, Just wondering | Tagged acceptance, challenges, farming, inspiration, metaphor for life, running | 28 Comments

Thoughtful Thursday: Words of wisdom from sidewalk signs

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Jane Fritz

Posted in Thoughtful Thursday | Tagged inspiration, life expectancy, self-awareness, self-confidence | 26 Comments

How little things really change – just ask Socrates

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Jane Fritz

Fairly recently I started following an interesting blog that provides quotes from famous or quasi-famous people nearly every day. Extensive collections of quotes. Wow, there are so many observations and admonitions that have been made over the years by so … Continue reading →

Posted in History and Politics, Just wondering | Tagged inspiration, knowledge, philosophy, reflection, Socrates, wisdom | 35 Comments

Here’s a bucket list item for you!

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Jane Fritz

Admiration, astonishment, envy, or just utter disbelief. The quest just begun by Italian hiker and grandmother Vienna Cammarota might inspire any or all of these feelings. As reported in several news sources this week, Vienna Cammarota left Venice on Tuesday … Continue reading →

Posted in Odds and Ends, Travel | Tagged admiration, Goethe, inspiration, Marco Polo, peace, spirit, understanding, unity, Venice, Vienna Cammarota, Walk for Peace, walking | 44 Comments

Thoughtful Thursday: on being who you really want to be

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Jane Fritz

Lots of words of wisdom find their way on various social media feeds. Some of the words of wisdom are pearls and others not so much so. Sometimes the wisdom comes in the form of humour. Like this gem, which … Continue reading →