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#Alone December 18

When I was in 5th grade attending a Catholic Grade School, there was a tradition that the 5th grade class would perform on Christmas Eve. I am not a gifted singer. There was a...

#Hero December 17

This week I listened to Jim Collins talk about the author John McPhee on a podcast. John McPhee wrote a book called “A Sense of Where You Are” in 1965 about my childhood HERO....

#Subjunctive December 16

have spent a lot of time the last two weeks listening to a number of podcasts called Ted Radio Hour hosted by Guy Raz. I came across an episode from 2013 that featured Phuc...

#Inspires December 15

I got asked a very poignant question last week. What INSPIRES you? I answered very quickly it is not what that INSPIRES me but who INSPIRES me. Here are some of the qualities of...

#Office December 14

I have set up an OFFICE in my home where I write these posts each morning. My OFFICE has a work station, printer/copier, and a place to read. When I do have clients come...

#Menu December 13

There are people that fret and have long discussions over MENU planning. A future bride may worry over what to serve at her wedding reception. A chef might be concerned about what to offer...

#Movies December 12

Christmas or holiday traditions for many us vary. Tree decorating, advent wreaths, church services on Christmas Eve, baking, and of course gift giving. One tradition many have relates to MOVIES. Holiday Movies I know...

#Pencils December 11

Some items that are nearly two hundred years old continue to thrive in a high tech digital age. One of them is No. 2 yellow Ticonderoga PENCIL. Yesterday I heard something remarkable from Jim...

#Christmas December 10

Last year the blog was co-written by John Rancke and myself. John did a piece on Christmas Songs that I want to republish. Parts of the post below were published on July 16, 2018...

#Nudge December 9

University of Chicago professor Richard Thaler studies behavioral economics and finance as well as the psychology of decision-making. I got to listen to him on a podcast last week discuss the power of small changes or...