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We have some hydrangea bushes in front of our house. They have struggled over the years but there is some blooming going on as the weather has gotten cooler. Each of them has a different color depending on the iron content in the soil they are growing in. It’s interesting how they grow. Everything has a season and these blooms are in theirs.
No, is a complete sentence. It’s also a powerful word I find difficult to say. No is a small word with big impact. It can mean letting someone down. No means no but it also means having control in your life. No can be an habitual thing where you aren’t willing to do anything for anyone. As a people pleaser I find it hard to say no because I am wanting to do everything for everyone. Saying no to anyone is not always in my nature. In the world of sales there is a unique challenge to turn a no into a yes. That requires technique and communication and getting people to talk themselves into something they have said no to previously. Much of this is about conflict resolution and taking people seriously. Sometimes it’s just about your preferences and doing what you want to do.
Tonight we dined out at Mount Vernon Restaurant, a fixture in the Chattanooga food scene for 60 years. I had the classic Mount Vernon cutlet which resembles chicken parmesan but made with pork. I paired it with some macaroni and cheese. For desert I enjoyed some amaretto pie which is delicious. It’s nice to take a culinary trip back in time. The prices were from the 1970’s which were good too.