I’ve come up with my own litmus test to gauge the accuracy of the endless cascade of information that comes my way. Some of it comes labeled as the news – from historically venerated sources. Some of it comes across the various social media streams – with...
I made a mistake. I watched the evening news the other day. I suspect I’ll get over it. In time… I compounded my error by then going on social media. I won’t get over that. Angry, venomous, hate filled, and contentious. That’s the more congenial contributors. The people who really have opinions are...
I'm not sure Mark Twain ever actually made that comment about smart people and imbeciles. I hope he did. I have the same hope for each of the following: "Never argue with stupid people, because they will drag you down to their level and beat you with...
I wrote a version of this years ago - specific to the business world and egotism - probably because I saw so many careers compromised. As I reflect on the world we live in now I believe its utility is even greater. Arrogance seems to have...
A few things life has taught me. None of us recognize “the good old days” as they’re happening. If you’re alive, today is a good old day. It’s the choices we make - not chance - that determines our path. It’s OK to be wrong...
A Farewell Message From Someone That Finally Said “Enough”: I submitted my letter of resignation today. It was time. I’m sitting here at my computer – wrapping up all the administrative things that have to be completed – reflecting a bit. I think I did a good job here...
We have a visitor to our house every morning. Sometime after 7 AM he arrives without fail. A beautiful redheaded woodpecker – on a mission. I’ve named him Woodrow D. Woodpecker – a name that thrills our grandkids – and allows me to weave fanciful...
It was in the first days after Christmas – the weather was frigid. A trip to the country to visit my folks. My dad was driving his old Ford pickup on the dirt road to the fields – it was time to check on his beloved cows...
This story is true. At least most of it – but there are parts that I frankly can’t completely remember. It was decades ago. I was a Sales Director – meeting with a young and energetic first line manager in a coffee shop in south...
I passed over a bridge in the tiny town of Lawndale the other day. I guess I’ve driven it a thousand times – but it’s seldom that I actually pause to reflect on the river below. Or to look down at the cool waters as they carve...