by A. T. Baron | Dec 15, 2017 | Fortune Cookie Friday
When I was in high school, I considered trying out for the cheerleading team. I learned the cheers, performed the moves well, and was tiny and loved to climb—perfect for the top of any pyramid. I thought, as a freshman, this would be a great group to join. After...
by A. T. Baron | Dec 8, 2017 | Fortune Cookie Friday
I love the animated movie Aladdin (1992). There are so many life lessons in the film: be honest to ourselves and others, society does not define who we are, be careful what we wish for, and all that matters is who we are on the inside. Practicing these ideas make us...
by A. T. Baron | Dec 1, 2017 | Fortune Cookie Friday
My Fortune Cookie Friday posts come in many forms. Some are about me and my life. Other posts are about health or politics. It’s not surprising that I should have a few on advice. Today’s fortune reminded me of an article in Forbes. Igor Grossmann, an assistant...
by A. T. Baron | Nov 24, 2017 | Fortune Cookie Friday
Imagine we’re walking down a winding path in the woods. The dappled light seeps through the branches above. The wind rustling through the trees, the twittering of tiny birds, and the low ripple of a hidden brook overshadow our padded footfalls. How does this make you...
by A. T. Baron | Nov 17, 2017 | Fortune Cookie Friday
“Do your best.” That is what we have been told since we were children. We should do our best at whatever we do, be it school, sports, or art. If we follow this supposedly simple premise, we won’t be disappointed in the results. Is it really that simple? Today’s...
by A. T. Baron | Nov 10, 2017 | Fortune Cookie Friday
Life is all about choices. What will we eat for dinner? Where should we go to college? When should we start saving for retirement? Some options are minor decisions while others are major. Some even prevent us from harming ourselves or others. Do we really need to read...
