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Kevin W. Grossman

@kevinwgrossman.bsky.social
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I run the Survale Candidate Experience (CandE) Benchmark Research and Awards Program. I’m a grateful dad, husband, writer, and aspiring drummer who celebrates critical thinking, empathy, mindfulness, levity, and love. #BhivePower #TheCandEs

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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Goodness, we need more of this levity today. In a world filled with bullies and worse, sometimes I don't think there's enough supercharged spinach, fish, or beans in the world to curb the Bluto-bloat. But our kids give us hope that there is. And laughter, too. Toot-toot.
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Curbing the Bluto-Bloat
Beatrice said I sounded like  Popeye . The Sailor Man. The old cartoon from the 1930's that I watched in syndication growing up in the 1970'...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
We can break the latter without sacrificing the former. And it all starts at the beginning. Only then can we celebrate the safety of everyone.
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Celebrate the Safety of Everyone
Medieval Times reminded me of how we still like to be entertained by strong men and physical games. This was staged fighting, being a dinner...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
"Are you 'locked in', Dad?" Bryce said to me when we left, leveraging some Gen Z slang. "It's 'fire', dude," I answered. It means something is really good, impressive, or exciting. That always makes our kids smile. Because it's all "fire", dude. And that always makes us smile.
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Because it's all "fire", dude
I told our kids I really was in men's glee in junior high, and then in choir in high school. They wanted proof. High school was easy because...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Although those are life experiences yet to come, I can still see her there. This trip provided us with a glimpse of Bea's college future while staying grounded in our family bonding present. And that's always the greatest gift of all.
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Our Family Bonding Present
I could see her there. Studying. Socializing. Working. It wasn't literally about the specific colleges we visited during spring break, just ...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
When our family marched in protest with millions of others this weekend, it was about all of the things above for us. Our kids just want a better world. Blessings for our freedom to fight for it and make real impactful and positive change.
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We All Have A Problem
"You both have a problem." We sat in our living room listening to our youngest Bryce explain to my wife Amy and I that we spend too much tim...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
I wondered what my children would say about me after I was gone. After reliving my own's father love as I sat there, I already knew the answer before I even asked myself the question: they would say he gave his love freely, kept communication open, and supported us through good times and bad.
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Unconditionally
The words "unconditional love" dislodged wonderful multiple memories from my brain. They fell into my heart like happy kids into an inviting...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Thank you for letting me speak my truth. Let's reinvest in the freedom to thrive, not destroy.
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The Freedom to Thrive
When I first wrote about the high school incident in Visalia last month where a small group of eight ASB students made the shirts they wore ...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
For Mom and Dad, we'll keep reminding to not turn left into oncoming traffic even when the light is green, and many other important driving tips. We also need to remind ourselves that it's not what we're teaching, it's how we're teaching it, whether together or one-on-one. Watch the crosstalk, kids.
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How We're Teaching It
"...The road unwinds towards me What was there is gone The road unwinds before me And I go riding on..." –Rush, Driven It's our tone. Our in...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
And if you see the tip of a loneliness iceberg, excavate with love and care to find the heart that's always there.
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Excavate With Love and Care
"...The world weighs on my shoulders But what am I to do? You sometimes drive me crazy But I worry about you I know it makes no difference T...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Everyone deserves to feel respected, protected, and valued. Even those we don't like and disagree with. As the parents and the adults in the room, we can and should do better for our kids. For all the kids.
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No Harmless Joke
We used the f-word all the time. We threw it at each other like teasing darts, meant to sting and leave a mark. We also knew other people wh...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
If there's one thing I believe we've imparted on them to date, it's finding joy in everything they do. Always. Intentionally. Unequivocally. Joy.
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Finding Joy
I knew immediately she wasn't a conference attendee. Not so much based on what she wore, clothes I remember seeing at Grateful Dead shows in...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Because if we don't act, it does not bode well for our children's future. Hit the streets (and the books), kids. No cap (as the kids would say, or maybe not anymore now that I've said it).
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Our Children's Future
Our oldest Beatrice loves history. Our youngest Bryce loves science. Both have been  rewritten and rolled back by the current U.S. governm...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
What's happening in America has weighed on my heart and my family's, so I wrote an open letter to our federally elected officials that I plan on sending to as many as I can, even to those who don't represent our region and my state. Let's keep America free and just.
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Keep America Free and Just
What's happening in America has weighed on my heart and my family's, so I wrote an open letter to our federally elected officials that I pla...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Another mile marker in our lives is here, and there's no looking back, except when checking your mirrors, kids. Don't ever forget that part.
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Another Mile Marker
"...Wind In my hair Shifting and drifting Mechanical music Adrenaline surge..." –Rush, Red Barchetta When I turned 16, I couldn't wait to d...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
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.
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My Now Is Never Going Back Again
"...Been down one time Been down two time Mmm I'm never going back again..." –Fleetwood Mac, Never Going Back Again "Dad, this is my new fa...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Hey 2026, my family’s ready to go. Let’s do this! #grateful #BhivePower
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
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.
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A Spirit Breaking Free
"...the measure of the moment in a difference of degree just one little victory A spirit breaking free..." – Rush, One Little Victory In les...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Merry Christmas!
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3 Years of Christmas Drumming
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
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..."
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We Need a Little Christmas
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
On the 2nd day before Christmas, our youngest gave to me, a request for The Waitresses’ song Christmas Wrappings.
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Christmas Wrappings
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
On the 3rd day before Christmas, our eldest gave to me, a request for the Band Aid song Do They Know It's Christmas?
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Do They Know It's Christmas
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
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.
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The Abundance Mindset
The Alice in Wonderland ride at Disneyland is one of our favorites. When our kids were little, though, it was a little scary for them, but e...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
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.
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Digging Those Christmas Beats
Five years ago, I started playing the drums. Something I had wanted to do for decades I finally did. It's been amazing. It's been challengin...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
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.
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The Truth of Consent Is the Universal Truth
One of the men in the audience said, "Well, I appreciate what you're saying, but you must remember that your truth isn't my truth, and what'...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
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.
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Sustaining This Sustenance
It was five minutes until the lighting of the Boardwalk Christmas tree. Dusk settled into early evening and there were people everywhere: ad...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
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.
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The Sun's Love
Hearing them sing  The Rose made me teary and it had been years since I'd heard it. When the joint choirs sang a mashup of Amanda McBrooms'...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
I may be feeling the ceiling but there's always room to grow.
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Always Room to Grow
There once was a man who thought not living was life. Who believed not making choices or taking chances could help him bank time for the end...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Our daughters need an American values revival and that's what we intend to give them.
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An American Values Revival
Even after the largest peaceful protests to date in America ( the No Kings protests ), which were all about protecting our individual rights...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
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.
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Light Up to the Music
Bryce expected me to say no. I'm known as the fussy dad who always says no. But I didn't. Not this time anyway. They wanted to go to a youth...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
“…walked out this morning, I don't believe what I saw — a hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore…”
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
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.
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A Future That Works
Our oldest Beatrice is a junior in high school this year and college discussions have become a priority. When I started writing about our fa...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Have a great weekend! “…dance, dance, dance the night away…” #blessings #life #learning #drumming #TheCandEs #BhivePower #VanHalen
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Dance the Night Away
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
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).
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The Worst Candidate Market And Better Business Impacts
It’s rough out there. Especially for salaried professional, management, and senior leadership job candidates. Few companies are hiring, and even for industries like healthcare that continue to be job ...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
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
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The Autonomy Train
I slept restlessly for the first two hours with my cell phone near my head. My wife Amy was already long asleep, knowing I would be checking...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
These kids today with their peaceful protests fighting for democracy and the rights of everyone. #SuperLove #NoKings #Blessings #SantaCruz
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
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...
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These Dry Kids Today
What could go wrong with having 14 teenagers over unsupervised for a few hours? Actually, nothing. Everything went quite right.  While my wi...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
never say never #superlove #superrock #Rush
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
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.
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Into the Great AI Unknown We Go
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, t...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
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.
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Our Quality-of-Life Difference
In that moment, I exploded.  It wasn't their fault. I was late picking them up from school knowing that I had a work call I had to get back ...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
“….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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Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
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.
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A Series of Fortunate Events
At first, it felt like a series of unfortunate events... When my wife Amy came back a few minutes after she had just left, I knew something ...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
"...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
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Half the World
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
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.
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For the Rest of My Life
There's only one person I've ever wished would die. I'm not sure if that's something I should be proud of, or admit to, or to write down her...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
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.
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CandE Process Improvements and Outcomes Are Always Competitive Differentiators
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’...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
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.
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The Main Mom-and-Dad Thing
Every time I had an asthma attack, it felt like a ton of hot gravel had filled my lungs. My face would wash out white and I had to slump ove...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
This week on “…there will be an answer, let it be…” beach workout. #Blessings #BhivePower #SantaCruz #NaturalBridges
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
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.
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Getting the Part
Disappointment can feel like a tragic fall from sky-high expectations. The realization impact is what hurts the most and it guts us -- that ...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
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.
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Manifesting The World We Want
The night our youngest raged on about the end of the world has stayed with me like the ghosts of a bad dream. One that sours in the moments ...
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Kevin W. Grossman @kevinwgrossman.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
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.
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All for One Bag of Groceries
Right as I headed toward the exit, the guy next to me going through the other door was stopped by store security. I assume the security guar...
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