Tell Me The End
In a strange series of circumstances, I found myself saying to my friends, tell me the end of the book. Yes. Weird I know. If you don’t know me… well, “this” is me. I am the person who never wants Read More …
Ahead of Schedule and On Time
Running ahead of schedule and on time is clearly better than running to catch up. We “run” all the time. errands our mouths (blabbering maybe?) through the list (what needs to be done??) the numbers (are we on budget or Read More …
List It Out
What are the things that you need to do? List it out, write it down, decide what matters. You know the things. Tell the story. Write down the recipe. You will be better off if you list it out and Read More …
Rain Out
Sorry folks, we have a rain out. Or, maybe you are not upset. Perhaps you have other options. Perhaps you can get your money back. Perhaps you will just reschedule it. Even when a rain out means thinks can’t happen Read More …
Weather Permitting
When the event says, weather permitting they are not kidding. They will cancel, or postpone until another time (if they can.) Who wants to be out in the rain, wind and hail (or, worse – lightning, thunder snow and tornadoes)? Read More …
All Together Now
All together now is not the same as altogether now… Which is not as weird as it seems. All together = a group, or a gathering in the same place as in – all of us, together again. altogether = Read More …
Already Closed
Even when you are already closed, if you pick up the phone, the customer is more likely to call you again in the future. Of course, this does more than provide empathy for the customer, it gives you insight into Read More …
TILL
A fun new acronym for parents. You are hoping for TILL or, “Today I Learned Lots” for short. Which is in fact, not likely to be the answer you get from your kids at the end of the day, sitting Read More …
Talk Big
Sometimes, people are optimistic and talk big about what they will do, plan to do or really want to do. Time runs out. Funding doesn’t come through. They don’t deliver. Or, they change their mind (but not their marketing.) Then Read More …
Many Reasons for a Parade
There are many reasons for a parade – and boy are they varied. Today’s holiday, as far as I can tell from a little (more detailed than half-assed) internet research started with a strike and a march down the street. Read More …