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The only answer that really matters

May sound a bit self-centered and egotistical So let me explain….. Well, I sure hope that cleared things up. Just Sayin’ Related articles What do you do when you don’t know the answer? (sethgodin.typepad.com)

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A story worth telling

Is worth the time to tell it. So why do some stories seem to go on forever and some seem to make time stand still? I guess it depends more on the storyteller than the story. Just Sayin’ Related articles … Continue reading

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I treated my granddaughter to lunch

She enjoys Japanese art and culture So I took her to Teppan Eto in the Japan pavilion at EPCOT. I thought she would enjoy the experience. And maybe learn a little more about Japanese culture. I was partly right. Katie … Continue reading

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Read This Before You Die – WSJ.com

Now that’s a headline sure to grab your attention. But it’s not what you think. It turns out an online presence makes even death a bit more complicated. Letting a trusted family member know that you keep a list of … Continue reading

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The voices in my head

Were childhood memories This is the street I grew up on. We stopped by while I was my hometown, Haverhill, MA this week. Just like we always did when we visited Mom. And Mom would tell us stories about all … Continue reading

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My vacation began with travel

And a connection involving one of these little cuties A Bombardier Q400 regional. Regional flights can be a bear when you’re traveling for work. But, with the right traveling partner, They can be a lot of fun. This is my first … Continue reading

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I passed on a family tradition today

There was beer involved But it’s not what you think. I transplanted two more tomato plants. And, following my Dad’s tradition, we fertilized them properly. I’m not sure Kaitlyn believes in her great-grandfather’s tomato-growing secret. But she’ll see. The proof … Continue reading

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At first all I could see was the contradiction

Dad had said “You shouldn’t have written that letter.” And he had punished me for it. And now I find out he had kept the letter in his wallet like a keepsake.  And showed it off! I knew he wouldn’t … Continue reading

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The lessons Dad taught me that day

Stayed with me throughout my career as a leader. Professionally. And personally. The first lesson was that Dad didn’t buy into the stereotype. For me, that had been the most frustrating part. It didn’t matter what I said or did. … Continue reading

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I had to sit outside and wait

While Mom and Dad met with the principal As I saw it, they were outnumbered. Mom and Dad against two nuns and a parish priest. It seemed to take forever. Fear began to creep back in. But Dad had said … Continue reading

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