The Everyday Advantage
Sustainable growth for a centered life
The Everyday Advantage is a space for thoughtful exploration and intentional growth. With book reviews, meaningful meditations, and curated resources, we offer practical tools to help you find balance and live with purpose.
Our goal isn’t about doing more its about learning to live better.
Commissioner’s Report – April 19
Tonight’s meeting of the Bartow City Commission will be heavy on alternative water sources. We will also take up an issue with the Police Officer’s Retirement Trust Fund. Alternative Water Sources On tonight’s agenda are a couple of items related to the City’s participation in...
Commissioner’s Report – April 12
In this week’s Commissioner’s Report, I share a brief update about serving on the Bartow Airport Authority and my thoughts on the election results. Election Results I am thrilled and honored to have been re-elected to serve a second term on the Bartow City Commission....
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain – Book Review
George Saunders’ newest book, “A Swim in the Pond in the Rain” has the feel of auditing a Russian Literature class. And, that is by design. My first exposure to George Saunder’s writing was Lincoln in the Bardo – a book that I really liked but found...
Commissioner’s Report – April 5th
Here’s your Commissioner’s Report for the week of April 5th. After a couple of weeks off, we resume our regular City Commission meetings this evening at 6 pm in the Commission Chambers of City Hall. Below is a brief outline of tonight’s agenda. City Commission...
Seven Habits I’m Using to Become a Better Me
I’ve heard it said that variety is the spice of life, but I must confess that I am a creature of habit. The good news is that I’m not alone. We all are creatures of habit, whether we realize it or not. If you’ve read...
Commissioner’s Report – March 28 to April 3
No commission meeting this week, so today’s Commissioner’s Report is concerned with a couple of meetings I held recently on Civic Center Pool and the proposed pedestrian bridge project. By now I’m sure most people are aware of the work session we have this Tuesday...
Beautiful Day for Baseball
It’s rare these days for me to have an afternoon without some commitment. But since it’s Spring Break and things have slowed down a little we were able to escape for an afternoon of baseball. A friend has access to some amazing seats at Joker...
Cupcakes and Classroom VIPS
At least two pretty exciting events took place this week in the Sjoblom Household. Well, three if you count the candidate forums sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Bartow. Classroom Honors This week Max was selected as the classroom VIP in Mrs....