Dreams
One of the ways the Donadoni Academy has thrived throughout the pandemic is by shedding the uncertainty and dread for dreams. Sure, we preach predictability and structure and find certainty in knowing that Dad hit the curb again, Wally chased Tiger again, (the cat that audaciously sauntered into the dog’s kitchen and ate his food), …. Read More
Finding the Zone
I remember reading about Michael Jordan – yup I am that generation, and his description of being in the zone so that the game slowed down and he could accomplish great feats. So I found that zone today…and it started with having the opportunity to go back and forth in my driveway with my son. …. Read More
Mimi
So, I believe strongly in human connections and the strength we draw from them. And as consistently as Wally wakes me up for the morning business, and with a laser like focus that I have in maintaining my stride while keeping up with him, and as strong as the will of a 10 year old’s …. Read More
Slow Down!
“Where are you going in such a hurry?” was probably one of the top 5 phrases thrown at me in my youth. I don’t know why I was always in a rush. I mean, I finished first in the all-important sibling polls week after week. Maybe because I was the first one out of the …. Read More
What Do You Need?
The amazing universe will always place you where you need to be. At the moment you need to be there. Furthermore you will always be given whatever you need right when you need it. This is faith. Like blindly opening the front door and putting one foot in front of the other and knowing you …. Read More
My Philosophical Pen Pal
Dear Bill, Let me share this nugget of wisdom with you on your journey of 2020. I think you will like this passage from my letter taken from my Moral Epistles to Lucilius. Enjoy. And thank you for sharing your blog with us dead guy Stoic philosophers- we appreciate you…so listen to this: “And mark …. Read More
Epictetus to Wally to You
I don’t think Wally was trying to confuse Epictetus’s teachings when dropping his deuce, but he clearly demonstrated his preference to the Stoic, as he demonstrated that no one can determine his happiness from outside. He will do his business wherever he chooses. He does not let his happiness or relief depend on another. So …. Read More
Thank you 2020!
2020 presents an amazing opportunity to gain perspective. Perspective for accepting the negative and then growing stronger, and finding the positive. Everywhere. No matter what. Some see a teenager creating conflict, or pushing boundaries. I see opportunities to apply lessons of patience and endurance from 2020. Life consistently, relentlessly gives you plenty to focus your …. Read More
Giver of Gifts
I think Sister Maria in 5th grade reminded me once that Donadoni meant “Giver of Gifts”. I am not sure if she was pulling my proverbial leg as hard as she was literally yanking on my shirt collar to turn me around in class- but I am grateful for the memory. Not for the sharp …. Read More
