Every year, I try to buy just the right amount of firewood for the winter. I go to my vendor's websites, see what's available, and at what price. This year prices are down. Maybe it's a result of more trees having been felled and/or less people are buying. I take this into account as well as anticipate the expected severity of the winter. The …
There's only one resource you can't buy. Unlike other resources, time stands apart. It's the one commodity we can't purchase, trade, or reclaim. No amount of wealth or influence can add a second to our day. It's what all of us have in common no matter your social standing, where you're from, or how much money you have in the bank. Time is …
Yesterday morning I taught a workshop on AI and using it for your business. The reason why I am writing about it here is I added so many caveats to the presentation I questioned whether it was worth it. I talked about validating every point AI provides, that information inputted is shared with the world, and that the dangers of AI are very rea …
It's that time again :-) My favorite holiday is right around the corner...Thanksgiving! That means this weekend is all about the prep...we've got the whole family coming so here's what I'm doing... Ordering two turkeys and two ducks Buying peanut oil and green apples Preparing the grill, smoker, and the turkey frier Checking the propane tanks an …
I received it about 15 years ago. My Dad had started working for me 3 days a week after he had retired. Some of you may remember him when you called my office. On a particularly rough day, he sauntered in my office and sat down. He asked if I was okay and said he had some advice which, in and of itself, was an unusual statement to hear. He said …
Last Wednesday, a bug came to play, Brought the flu, much to my dismay. I laid in bed, a shivering heap, Dreaming of wellness, instead of sleep. I coughed and slept, a pitiful sight, Wrapped in blankets, through day and night. Ben's soup was my ally, tissues my friends, Together we fought, to make amends. But laughter came, amidst the gloom, As …
Dogs are wonderful creatures. They are fantastic pets (for the most part). And their "number two" needs to be picked up and bagged. I'm really glad my neighbors pick it up, however, they drop that lovely bag in my garbage can...and it's stinky, even when bagged. It's not my dog, why should I have to put up with that? I find this rude (in my opini …
According to the CDC’s National Health Interview Survey, which has been tracking American telephone use since 2003, fewer than 30 percent of American adults lived in a home with a landline phone last year. Those who still have one may have set it up ages ago—more than half of Americans over the age of 65 rely on landlines, and fewer than 2 percent …
It's Saturday and I'm wondering what it would be like if the work week was 4 vs. 5 day. The traditional 5-day work week has been a standard for decades, but lately, there has been a growing interest in the concept of a 4-day work week. Switching to a 4-day work week promises increased productivity and improved emotional well-being. Yet, there i …
A friend of mine believes he has control over his kids lives who are in their late 20's. Furthermore, he wants control. In reality, control is a fleeting illusion. It's like trying to wrangle a herd of cats. While we may try to govern external circumstances, true mastery lies within. (a Buddhist joke comes to mind:) We can't command the world …
It's Saturday...and anything goes.
