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I was talking on the phone to my Dad today, and we compared notes on the amazing things that have unexpectedly happened in the last few weeks. Things that we thought would be caught up in bureaucracy instead moved smoothly through the approval processes. Things that we thought would cost frustratingly high amounts ended up costing […]
My now 15 year old daughter is deep into studies for her finals, and one area she is focused intently on right now is cell structure. I smile as she asks me questions…I don’t remember any of it…in fact, I’m not sure I ever even learned what she is learning today! Here’s a picture of […]
May 16th 2009Business & Faith & Life
As I often do in the morning, I walked into my office and lit two big candles that I have on my credenza. It creates the mood I want in the morning with the flickering light and the wonderful smells. Since today is Saturday, I let them burn just a little bit longer than usual, […]
May 13th 2009Life
Sometimes you just gotta smile when you’re traveling. Today, I had to get from Austin to New Orleans, and here’s how the time went: — Arrive at the airport at 4:15 for a 6:38 flight — Board the plane at 6:15 — Depart at 6:45 — Fly from Austin to Houston – 45 minute flight […]
May 12th 2009Life
So many things to say, and so little time to blog! (1) My 14 year old turned 15 yesterday…good grief her mother’s getting old…happy birthday sweetie! (2) My loving, caring, and very special wife mowed the lawn on Friday based on a weather forecast that called for horrendous weather over the weekend…as with any plan […]
May 10th 2009Life
On this Mother’s Day, I want to give a special tribute to the awesome Mom’s we have in our family. Enjoy! To a new Mom and her Daughter: To an even newer Mom and her Son: To a Grandmother and her Granddaughter: To a Grandmother and her Grandson: To a Great-Grandmother and her Great-Granddaughter: To […]
May 9th 2009Life
Tonight was another one of those rare and yet very special conversations between me and my 21 year old son: Matt:Â “I want to be just like you Dad”. Me:Â “You want to be a stud?” Matt:Â “No, I want to type real fast.” That pretty much launched the entire table into laughter. Not to […]
How long has it been since you’ve heard this song? It’s Over! It’s Friday, and IT’S OVER!!!! My 9 days of pure torture are over! The enormous pressure on my brain has already eased during the flight back to Colorado! The smile has already returned just knowing that for the next few weeks I can […]
My 14 year old (who turns 15 on Monday) said I have to cease and desist using “it’s almost Friday” because that phrase is protected for her by copyright. I chuckled at that, and I need to remind her that I did indeed attribute that phrase and this timing to her back on April 7th with […]
By mid morning yesterday, after a day and a half of flow charts and process discussions, I was fried. Still am actually. This is tough, even though very much needed. So at lunch, I was desperately seeking distractions. For the first time in two years, I was actually looking forward to our weekly senior executive call […]