Resilient Spirit Pillows

'I try not to push him. After all, his job, his division, his company and his hometown were eliminated.'

Marooned Painter

'Got to give it to him - He knows how to leave gracefully.'

New Orleans Will Come Back Blues.

A boxer uses a punching bag while he has broken legs.

"Fired! No. Think of it as having time to pan a life away from this company."

"Being a teacher, I'm very athletic. I'm a political football, a punching bag, and I jump hurdles."

Positive Attitudes

"Things are still a little rough for me, and occasionally I lose hope and get depressed—but I'm getting stronger every day."

"Even if forced to slave all day, in my mind I'll always play!"

A sturdy hand-hold against the vicissitudes of life: $1.00 per minute.

"Someday, Sweetheart, you’ll look back on this day and think to yourself, ‘Covid ruined my college experience.’"

Covid and Restarting School

"I used to think" if I don't go to work the world will fall apart. . . but it fell apart anyway."

"That's right - 'What doesn't kill me makes me stronger.' You just keep on thinking that..."

"Attitude is everything, Sid. Remember: Life is 10% what happens to us, and 90% how we choose to react to it!"

Run, Mike, Run!

Don't Take No For an Answer

Female chemotherapy warrior.

Desert island dweller sinks in sand.

"Day 19,918: Once again, Gary cannot believe he's still alive."

"On a clear night when the stars are twinkling over the city, I almost don’t mind that civilization collapsed."

"Your company folded – that doesn't mean you have to."

Ready for the curves life throws at you.

'Well, here we are again.'

Notre Dame Phoenix

"John, does this mean you've given up looking for work?"

"While I no longer laugh in the face of adversity, occasionally I can manage a contemptuous snort."

The globe vaults over Covid-19

Just Survived My 3rd COVID Scare Dance.

"Rough year?" (2021 new year baby asking 2020 old year man)

'Remember, Junior, if at first you don't succeed...come up with a good exit strategy.'

"Could be worse..." "Could be worse..." "Could be worse..." "Could be... oh, never mind."

Benefits of Living Abroad

'I guess it's just one of those days.'