When I returned home one day and was told the sump pump did not work, my ordeal was just beginning.

When I returned home one day and was told the sump pump did not work, my ordeal was just beginning.
If something isn't happening to us, we downplay it. Why the NIMBYism attitude allows us to ignore the plight of others.
In this COVID19 time, take some time to think about your goals and why you want them.
We’re experiencing a lot of frustration, anger and fear right now. Perhaps we need a dose of kindness and patience for and from each other. I know I do. We’ll get through COVID-19 together.
Sometimes parents need to let their kids fail at something, or at least learn there are better ways to solve problems. It’s part of growing up, and it is hard to teach. I call these incidents Reality Calibrations.
What makes you angry? What makes groups of people angry? One answer is that the art of listening is sadly atrophied. Read why my New Year’s Resolution is to listen better.