"Where Have You Been ...?"

It's a semi-philosophical day for Trollhound. Many have written to ask about us since we've not been as active on the Blog lately.

Trust that it's not for lack of caring. Quite a while back, we started a business - and it is active, challenging, and thriving. As these things are known to do, is has recently taken on a life of its own! Which is a good thing ... unless you like to sleep.

A few of you have asked, "Where have you been, where are you at, and what have you been doing?" Well, our physical location is irrelevant - but you can always find us on the web. In fact, I'll be willing to bet you already know us, but don't know you know us. We're definitely on the planet.

We're in the Northwest, Southeast, Midwest, Rocky Mountains, Northeast, Southwest, Yukon Territories ... you name it. At times, we enjoy the sun of Miami, Florida, and at other times, we bask in the nightlife and beauty of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.

We have been having a fun, exciting and joyously eventful and extraordinary life in the last few months!! New business opportunities, new people, new customers, new family ... ... and I sincerely hope that each of you is enjoying the opportunity to spend time with your own family and friends. Kids grow too fast, families change, friends move far away, old friends resurface, and new friends arrive ... so be sure to value each day, because you just can't stop the clock!

I encourage everyone to find your true passion and calling in life ... and work towards that.

Life can be wildly tragic at times, and I've had my share. But whatever happens, you need to keep your humor and maintain a slightly comic attitude. In the end, you can't forget to laugh. Heartily and out loud.

Share your life and share the humor, but, if you have an evil side, keep it under control. Never say what can't be taken back.

Remember that ninety-nine percent of who you are is invisible and untouchable; and you want to be cautious enough to make sure to only share the best of you.

You never really and truly know a person unless they let you know them; and if you show an ugly side, that will be all that people remember.

Be careful what you show, because you are alone when you see yourself in your own mind's eye. Don't disappoint yourself, because there is very little value in self-forgiveness or excusing your own bad actions.

You cannot change other people, but you can choose your own reaction to other people. Or even choose to not react at all.

It's a personal choice - make the right one.

With age, it occurs to you that your mother knew what she was talking about when she gave you the childhood instruction of "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all."

Stay happy and safe!