Author Archives: Glenn.Walmsley

…Doomed to Repeat It

I vibrate with frustration when I hear the reference to the adjective unprecedented regarding the covid-19 pandemic. The implication is that because it is the first time we have experienced the pandemic, we have nothing to learn from history. How wrong we are. How much we dishonour the lives of those lost to this pandemic….

She’s a Genius

I don’t hear that expression very often, and I wondered why. I could quickly think of 5 men who would generally be accepted as geniuses; Einstein, Michelangelo, to name just a couple.  I’d be hard-pressed to identify even 2 women who would be commonly referred to as geniuses. I Googled “list, genius, female” and again…

Happy Endings

I like happy endings. I enjoy parties, trips, conversations, and other minutiae of life to end on a good note. Here is some interesting research I came across. My disclaimer: The research was on young males only. More study is needed but let’s have fun with what we know on the topic. Here is a…

Sphere of Influence

I referenced the concept of “sphere of influence” in a Blog recently. I wanted to develop that idea a little further, then tie it in with our undervalued life experiences. I define my sphere as including any person I love, who love me and any acquaintances I interact with regularly. I know I can’t change…

What’s in a Word?

I came across the word “coronapocalypse” recently, and it got me thinking about the power of words. The pen is mightier than the sword kind of thinking. The words I choose to use, both verbally and in writing, make a difference in how my message is received and interpreted. For example, to describe my emotional…