Today, we have the honor of hearing from Chris Pratt, a skilled (over qualified) bridge builder who embodies courage, dedication, and a willingness to do the hard work required to succeed. His writing reflects his insight and clarity of thought, drawing from the paths he has followed and those he has discarded along the way. In light of the latest IPCC report and news headlines — a world where the marching bands have stopped playing, and we are forced to rethink, Chris's bravery, honesty, humor, and perseverance in charting a new path will undoubtedly inspire and challenge us. We are grateful for his contributions and eagerly anticipate his future insights as we work together to build bridges towards a healthier future.
I love how this story highlights the role of chance and choice in our lives and the importance of finding peace with the uncertainty of the world.
The next time we are having one of "those days," let’s try to laugh together and remember it's all part of the crazy ride that is life. And who knows, maybe we’ll end up with an unexpected adventure or two along the way -- and with any luck enjoy the support of our community to laugh and cry together as we navigate these uncertain and epic times ahead.
You are living your life on your own terms and perhaps that is the only thing that actually matters. Climate controlled cubicles are no guarantee of anything other than room temperature.
Life On the Line vs. Life Online
I love how this story highlights the role of chance and choice in our lives and the importance of finding peace with the uncertainty of the world.
The next time we are having one of "those days," let’s try to laugh together and remember it's all part of the crazy ride that is life. And who knows, maybe we’ll end up with an unexpected adventure or two along the way -- and with any luck enjoy the support of our community to laugh and cry together as we navigate these uncertain and epic times ahead.
Well said! And inspiring that Chris found the courage to chart his own authentic path.
I loved reading this commentary, and it immediately brought to my mind the lyrics of this Mary Chapin Carpenter song:
"The Bug"
Well it's a strange old game you learn it slow
One step forward and it's back you go
You're standing on the throttle
You're standing on the brake
In the groove 'til you make a mistake
Sometimes you're the windshield
Sometimes you're the bug
Sometimes it all comes together baby
Sometimes you're just a fool in love
Sometimes you're the Louisville Slugger
Sometimes you're the ball
Sometimes it all comes together
Sometimes you're gonna lose it all
You gotta know happy - you gotta know glad
Because you're gonna know lonely
And you're gonna know sad
When you're rippin' and you're ridin'
And you're coming on strong
You start slippin' and slidin'
And it all goes wrong because
Sometimes you're the windshield
Sometimes you're the bug
Sometimes it all comes together baby
Sometimes you're just a fool in love
Sometimes you're the Louisville Slugger
Sometimes you're the ball
Sometimes it all comes together
Sometimes you're gonna lose it all
One day you got the glory and then you got none
One day you're a diamond and then you're a stone
Everything can change in the blink of an eye
So let the good times roll before we say goodbye
Chris!
What actually happened!? Celina mum
You are living your life on your own terms and perhaps that is the only thing that actually matters. Climate controlled cubicles are no guarantee of anything other than room temperature.