Staying Strong

Last Friday at work was turning out to be a great day. I had a series of meetings throughout the morning where we were pursuing new business, the creativity and positive energy were flowing and people were really collaborating. I was having a blast, walking around the office whistling and joking, looking forward to meeting … Continue reading Staying Strong

Think Fast!

Have you ever pictured words coming out of your mouth, and seeing them in their true light for the first time you wish you could grab them and stuff them back where they came from, before they find themselves to anyone else? We had a bit of an experience with that this past weekend. We … Continue reading Think Fast!

Acting Like Children

Our team at work had a team event one night last week.The local science center was hosting a show called “How to Make a Monster”. While this show was interesting we also had an opportunity to roam throughout the science center to explore and experience all of the regular exhibits of the facility. There was … Continue reading Acting Like Children

I Choose

Mid-week postings are not my norm, but the recent bombings in Boston are weighing heavily on my mind.  With each act of gross violence amongst humans, I find myself feeling small, and helpless, and hurt, and yes angry.  I wonder what is next … where is all of this leading us.  And then I see … Continue reading I Choose

The Story of Bill and Swen

Swen Nater was a teenager who grew to be 6’11” and took up the sport of basketball in his junior year of high school. He was cut from his high school basketball team but a junior college coach found him and convinced him to try out. He made the junior college team and became more … Continue reading The Story of Bill and Swen