What is Your Dream?
It’s the end of a long week and a long election cycle. I am looking forward to each new day with everyone working together and making life a bit more positive. That is part of my every day goal…I really Read More …
Category: general
Greatest Generation
They say that greatest generation is made up of those that I associate with my grandparents. Those who were born early enough to have lived in the Great Depression era, and were (or faked being) old enough to enlist in Read More …
The New ABC
I happened to be invited to NYC for a taping of the new ABC Match Game today. We waited for just a bit before being separated, 12 by 12 and ushered into the elevators. Security is sure to warn you Read More …
C is for Chicago
C is for Chicago… Unless it is for Cleveland, or Cornell or…oh, I don’t know a hundred other tourist destinations, cities and colleges. Just a minor font and color change can mean an entirely different brand, team, city, or college. Read More …
W is for Win
You all know W is for win, or, at least we do now… I mean, I am not a sports fan, but I do love an underdog. Here in this house, we are all just hoping that the Chicago Cubs Read More …
Falling into Fall
Loving the weather, as we are now free-falling into fall, with chilly nights, but sun sunny days, and the seasonal holiday celebrations of Halloween that are hopefully leading right into Thanksgiving. Let’s skip the drama of the election and go Read More …
Really Old
We make the kids watch really old movies…it’s Friday Night Flicks here and we are forcing them to watch the 1985 teen comedy Better Off Dead. I mean, who doesn’t want to know exactly the right tone of voice to Read More …
Simulating Projects
I’m getting more and more impressed with the age at which students are simulating projects that have real applications in the future workplace. Funding for local projects, by corporations like Toyota, Pepsi, TerraCycle and local businesses who see the value Read More …
Real or Not Real
Sometimes, people are skeptical about marketing executives and their product pitch. Is what they say real or not real? From commercials to ads to slogans and taglines – what they say may just sound good. Today, I think that people Read More …
Let Them Help
Sometimes, you are better at doing something than the new person who is around to do it. You just have to train them and then let them help. We know that it is hard to let go. Resist the urge… Read More …