I recently read a book that asked a question about what you would like in your eulogy. The author specifically focused in on our business. They asked, would you like to be remembered for always taking on tasks? Would you like to be known as…
Have you heard about the history of the stage? Specifically about the theater just after medieval times, in the era of Shakespeare? You may know that women were not allowed to be actors, so men played all of the parts. I’m not going to write…
I was pumping gas this morning and the truck next to me drew my attention with half a dozen bumper stickers. I understand that is the point of bumper stickers, so good job! The stickers varied. The biggest one was actually the website for the…
I keep a running list of ideas for this column. There have been weeks when the deadline for print has been approaching and my mind was empty! So I have learned to keep this list handy and stay ahead of the idea game. On my…
There is a saying that I use. I think it is now common enough that people recognize and accept it. I believe it’s true, and I find it a good reminder for our interactions. That saying is: Hurt people hurt people. You’ve probably heard that.…
I can imagine five different responses when a person quotes some famous thinker. The first is genuine interest in what is said. A second could be being impressed that someone is so knowledgeable. Opposite of that is the third, a complete disregard because someone is…
My daughter is hooked on unicorns. She plays with them. She draws them. She wears them. She even pretends to preach about them. When she sees something new or exciting she often asks, “Can I have that with unicorns on it?” (And if you think…
When a Christian makes a decision there needs to be some aspect in which God is considered. The word Christian means follower of Christ. The Christ being followed is Jesus. Jesus is the Son of God.If the decision is something easy like, should I steal…
WARNING! We are heading toward a future that is going to feel…. normal. Normalcy, comfort, and eventual complacency are headed our way.We have been turned upside down in almost every way in our lives over the last twelve months. People are experiencing decision fatigue, chronic…