Now, no matter what happens, it will always be one step forward, an ongoing resolution of living wellness. I especially thank my wife for instilling this in me and our children. My now is never going back again.

Hey 2026, my family’s ready to go. Let’s do this! #grateful #BhivePower

After Robby died, his sister shared a picture with us that he had drawn the day before he passed. To me, it expressed the physical pain he'd experienced over the years. But it also embodied a spirit breaking free. Blessings to you, my friend. We'll celebrate your 60th and your spirit come 2026.

Merry Christmas!

And on Christmas Eve, my sweet wife gave to me, a request for the Johnny Mathis’s We Need a Little Christmas. "...For we need a little music, need a little laughter Need a little singing ringing through the rafter And we need a little snappy, happy ever after We need a little Christmas now..."

On the 2nd day before Christmas, our youngest gave to me, a request for The Waitresses’ song Christmas Wrappings.

On the 3rd day before Christmas, our eldest gave to me, a request for the Band Aid song Do They Know It's Christmas?

This holiday season, avoid the rabbit holes, embody the abundance mindset, and pay it forward however you can. Blessings to you and yours this holiday season.

And there you have it. I'm fulfilling our family Christmas song requests, I keep learning from fantastic drummers, and we're all digging those Christmas beats. I hope you are, too.

So, when it comes to our teens being equipped to identify coercion or assault to protect themselves, the truth of consent is the universal truth. No means no. Please stop means please stop. The end.

But first I again feasted on our community's love of family, friendship, and all the other ingredients for the American values revival we've longed for. Sustaining this sustenance beyond the holidays will be the key for a better future.

Because we're always learning how to keep growing and thriving. Easier in the best of times. Not so much in the worst. But even winter hearts can birth springtime souls.

I may be feeling the ceiling but there's always room to grow.

Our daughters need an American values revival and that's what we intend to give them.

It was nice to see and feel all the musicians at the youth concert light up to the music they were playing. I lit up. The audience lit up. The place was rocking. Our kids need the music more than ever these days. Oh, blessed rock and roll. Thank you for always coming through.

“…walked out this morning, I don't believe what I saw — a hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore…”

Today, our children look tentatively hopeful at a very scary future. But one where they control their narrative as much as they can that will hopefully have a positive impact on their lives and the lives around them. As we drove home, I wished for a future that works for them. For us all.

Have a great weekend! “…dance, dance, dance the night away…” #blessings #life #learning #drumming #TheCandEs #BhivePower #VanHalen

It may be the worst candidate market in recent memory, but each year we work with many employers that are making their recruiting experience more positive and efficient for recruiters, hiring managers, and the candidates regardless of what the global economy looks like (or feels like).

Our kids had fun and made it home safely from the dance that night, getting a ride from another friend's parent. In a few years they'll be doing a lot more adulting on their own without Mom and Dad's help. Blessings to them. The autonomy train has left the station and it ain't coming back. Toot-toot

These kids today with their peaceful protests fighting for democracy and the rights of everyone. #SuperLove #NoKings #Blessings #SantaCruz

These dry kids today with their culinary skills and safer and stronger social bonds. Mercy me, maybe we should be modeling them instead. getofftheground.blogspot.com/2025/10/thes...

never say never #superlove #superrock #Rush

Recruiting is in the business of “no” unfortunately. We say no to a lot more people than we hire in the end. And where the business of no is headed depends on who you’re talking with: the providers, the employers (including legal counsel), and the candidates. Into the great AI unknown we go.

It's rare that we I blow up at our kids, or at each other, but it's happened over the years. We're human, but usually centered, empathic, respectful, and mindful in how we treat each other and communicate with each other, and with our kids. That's our quality-of-life difference.

“….Ain't no stoppin' us now (No, no, no) We're on the move (The movin', the groovin') Ain't no stoppin' us now (The movin, yeah, yeah) We've got the groove (The groovin', movin', movin', movin', move)…” This one goes out to my wife and kids for my birthday. Love you all!

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What felt like a string of unfortunate things ultimately became a series of fortunate events. Ones that included having a celebratory dinner for your daughter's 17th birthday. Time and money got nothing on these things. Fortunate indeed.

"...Half of us divided Like a torn-up photograph Half of us are trying To reach the other half..." We’ve got a lot of work to do and we don’t always get it right (and I certainly didn’t get all the notes right, Mr. Peart). Give each other grace and keep working to reach the other half. #Rush

I know I'm not without bias or incapable of consuming poisoned beliefs, but I'm going to do everything I can to counter them for the rest of my life by rising above and leading with love, mindfulness, and empathy, without shame, judgment, or retribution. Amen.

Companies that sustain these improvements will be the ones with the recruiting and hiring competitive edge in any market, keeping more job candidates engaged in their business and brand, whether they’re hired or not.

But when the kids are sick, the main Mom-and-Dad thing is loving and caring for them, whether they're 5 and 7, or 15 and 17. I'm sure that will continue to be true for our family, even when they're taking care of us someday.

This week on “…there will be an answer, let it be…” beach workout. #Blessings #BhivePower #SantaCruz #NaturalBridges

The good news is that our teens are getting the part where, no matter what happens, they hold their heads high and are proud of who they are and what they're capable of. They prioritize the joy in what they do while empathizing with others who don't.

Perception depends on how you feel in the moment, and I believe another moment will come. We know that worrying only helps to manifest the things we fear the most, so we'll keep manifesting the world we want, and take the actions needed to get there and stay there.

Again, we had no idea what this guy's story was. The store clerk and security guard were still fighting with him when we left, and the police hadn't arrived yet. All for one bag of groceries.

When we drive truth and accountability off a cliff, the gravity will crush us all. Welcome to pancake-land, kids.

Well, I didn't have that on my bingo card, but what the hell.

Do we do it right every time? Nope, but we're pretty damn consistent otherwise. Empathic parenting outperforms the punitive every time in our lesson plan.

Of course, you never know what could happen, even just working around the house, which is why we're careful to not to be careless no matter what we're doing. Blessings to the old-ish folks. Stay healthy, kids.

Maybe I am fussier than our new EV. Dang. Well, at least I'm a fussy grateful hybrid. A used one with a lot of miles, but always grateful for every moment.

And even in today’s market, TA teams that are investing in timely and consistent communication and feedback loops with their people, processes, and technologies are boosting their candidate experience buzz and business impacts. Our benchmark research underscores this every single year.

Because there's always a promise, one we own to ourselves to fulfill every moment of every day. Blessings to my friend Robby and blessings to us all.

Blessings to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for America and our freedom. #MemorialDay

This was also a family affair, and to put a positive 21st century spin and the 15th century proverb I referenced earlier: "Children should be seen and heard and encouraged to take the chances and make the changes that we never made so that the world a better place for all people." Amen.

above the fold #wewillnotbeerased #BhivePower

There is always a lighted life to live. There is abundance. There is love. There is grace. We don't always see it, but the light is always available, it's always there. And yes, I got my latest family picture -- a BhivePowered rainbow 🌈 by Mom. Happy Mother's Day, Amy. We love you.

We're fighting to save our democratic republic, our inalienable rights, our due process, our free speech, our equity and inclusivity, our families, and so much more, again for everyone. We're fighting for our children, and now they're fighting for us, to save what we all love.

“That’s how we’re gonna win. Not fighting what we hate — saving what we love.” —Rose Tico, Star Wars: The Last Jedi #MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWars #BhivePower

My child Bryce and I attended the 5th Annual Santa Cruz County Office of Education Rainbow Flag Raising. Bryce also spoke and shared that “I’ve always been a firecracker of activism.” Amen. That’s one of many reasons why we love you, Bryce. #BhivePower #lgbtqia