William Pickett

Video

I have been taking video since 2007. All the video is of family members, especially grandchildren playing sports. I have also used video to record some of our trips.

Go to the YouTube web site to see all the videos.

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Do you take a photo or make a photo? And why it makes a difference.

"Excuse me but could you take a photo of us?" How many times have you said that or had someone say it to you? I bet a lot. I know I have. A cell phone is handed over and several photos are taken--"Let me take two or three just to make sure"--and then the favor is returned.

I think I've fallen into a triangle! Part 2

In Part 1 of this post, I described my understanding of triangulation as developed by Dr. Murray Bowen. Triangulation can help people deal honestly and directly with issues causing tension. However, it can also open the door to manipulation which can turn the relationship toxic.

I think I've fallen into a triangle! Part 1

Murray Bowen, the founder of Family Systems Theory, spent his professional life studying the dynamics of human relationships. He described the complex interrelationships within a family. And he used systems theory to analyze them. He formulated his thinking into Family Systems Theory. I am certainly no expert in Bowen's theory although I have personally benefitted from his .

A crisis, an opportunity.

"You never want a serious crisis to go to waste. And what I mean by that [is] it's an opportunity to do things that you think you could not before." Rahm Emanuel November 19, 2008 Emanuel said this as the Obama administration was preparing to take over the national government.