Key Talk

A barometer for finding balance in one's life with the metaphorical equation. Mine being my trying to play in an ATA unsanctioned tennis tournament and finding out I can't because they use a sanctioning body software. What is your barometer for leading a balanced life and When things don't make sense. Also any interesting interactions with others that have lead to any new revelations.

In my attempt not to put all my eggs in one basket I have branched out into many different tennis organizations as well as cat and dog shows. The metaphorical basket being a barometer to measure my abilities to be flexible and courageous to try new things. What is your metaphorical basket. Friend recently told me he took a girl out fishing for the first time and she ended up in the team USA fishin...

With art, music and literature as a metaphor for creation what beautiful things have you produced out of grief and loss.

For me my "basket" being different tennis, pickleball and golf leagues I am meeting all kinds of new people, learning new regulations in travel and keeping up new associations. What is your "basket?"

In my efforts to avoid putting all my eggs in one basket I have been participating in the Spark golf league where I consistently stay in the middle of the scoring board. What is your scoring board and where are you in it? The top, middle, bottom? A barometer for performance. What is your barometer?

My expansion into ITF and UTR this past year and data gained. What is this a barometer for? For me it's if I'm not the problem their is no solution. Unrealistic expectations. Thanks to tennis Coach Billy Martin I am learning a lot. Where have you had unrealistic expectations this year?

My barometers for consistency are tennis and golf. Also the divine intervention of Gods so well planned out prophecy for my life. Just this week I was paired with a fellow who showed dogs at the Westminster dog show. Where do you see divine intervention at work in your life?

Since I am signed up for a tennis tournament in Melide, Switzerland I want for the final draw. Pre- ordained meetings. Which new people will you meet this week. Also I am now swimming 30 minutes in the am to lower my body temperature for the day.

Yesterday at ZooTampa I learned the meaning of 2 animal names Topi and Mkuu. One being Swahili and one Malaysia. Also that action equals achievement. What have you achieved this week?

Wow! What a year. What I have learned and expanded my horizons in terms of airline fairs, cultural differences, travel requirements. Etc. What have you learned this year?

While not putting all my eggs in one basket, facing obstacles, surmounting those obstacles and now implementing my efforts. Where are you seeing rewards?

1. Wet hands and hold in the air. 2. Wet towel on head. 3. Swim in 80 degree water and bring body temperature down to face heat. What are yours?

Not putting all my eggs in one basket has proven to be more challenging than I thought. Recalling that God wants us to be uncomfortable and action equals achievement I am stuck in a roadblock: What roadblocks are you facing today? If my favorite baseball team is not playing today due to travel. Where am I traveling? Where are you traveling? Vancouver was my destination. I am not there because of m...

Going to watch a Detroit baseball game today and realizing it wouldn't be aired in my location. This smacks of a lesson here in dealing with disappointment. What lessons have you learned lately?

Why didn’t I renew my passport when it expired. Where does this apply to your life.

What is your barometer used loosely and how is your progress. In this episode I share my progress with UTR and Spark.

What are you sweeping today? Today I’m going to the cat show. If my or my friends cat wins best in show. Have they swept the cat show?

After traveling with my high school baseball team and keeping the stats and after a long hiatus I decided to re-acquaint myself by watching MLB. What have you let fall to the wayside?

Is a missed opportunity when a baseball team has bases loaded and gets three outs? Or are things always as they should be?

Someone recently asked me if I sewed. What farfetched questions have you fielded lately?

Where have you witnessed a long wait for a prayer to be answered. I myself have been praying for a doubles partner. Wondering if God needed hearing aids? Is this a lesson in patience?

Recently a friend told me a fellow tennis player who is in her 70’s and underwent a triple bypass is playing the best tennis she has ever seen her play. What encouraging words have you heard today?

Can a person go back and start a new career at any age. Friend said a man went back to school at 70 to be a psychiatrist and practiced well into his 90’s. What would you be?

My barometer for consistency is tennis, golf and pickleball. What is your barometer for consistency?

A good friend once told me people only put you down because they can’t reach your level. What is your strategy?