Going on seven full months of freedom, I had another friend tell me I need to watch The Shawshank Redemption. Another person telling me I inspired them, reminded them of the main character. I have never seen the movie… probably because there were no women in it. Prison movies just seemed so… one-dimensional. But, I hear…
Category: Work, Writing. Reading, Watching
Stories from my prior life in the corporate world and now as a writer
November 6th: Delayed hope
Americans can always be trusted to do the right thing, once all other possibilities have been exhausted.” – Winston Churchill Ok, Winston Churchill never actually said that. Or at least there is no record of him ever saying it. But, it sounds like something he would have said. And, it sounds like America. Election night…
I love my lake, I love my lake, I love my lake
Not so long ago, one of the people I worked with was fond of the mantra, “I love my job, I love my job, I love my job.” Uh yeah, sort of worth a small chuckle at the time. But we knew the truth. I wonder if things have improved. If not, such a waste…
October 28th: The Greks Bring Gifts meets GE
When I was eight years old, I became obsessed with science fiction. I checked out and read every single science fiction book in our local library. Then I discovered the college library. Then interlibrary loans. Many times I would read a book a day. Sometimes two. Routinely, late at night, on school nights. I got…
October 23rd: First world pain
“Fight on, my men,” says Sir Andrew Barton, “I am hurt, but I am not slain; I’ll lay me down and bleed a while, And then I’ll rise and fight again.” Bell’s Palsy didn’t seem so bad. Right side of my face paralyzed, but with drugs I made it thru a busy and fun weekend…
October 15th: Defending a “10”
I follow Sina Fak on LinkedIn for his insightful posts. I responded to the one below. While I agree with most of his comments, and even this one in general, there is another side of this coin. Sometimes imagining, and acting upon it, rewards you with experiencing it… happiness! Here is Sina Oak’s post: Imagining…
October 11th: A gale… and inspiration
Early this morning we headed to the state park to watch the waves churned up from the gale force winds. The boardwalk towards the lighthouse was dangerous as waves crashed onto it. Having learned previously just how treacherous the boardwalk can be, we moved over to the beach. Here we encountered blowing sand stinging our…
October 1st: GE… ghost ship, or something better?
Out with Flannery, in with Larry Culp… of Danaher fame (I once almost went to Danaher, but that is a story for another time). Larry Culp did amazing things at Danaher… before becoming the CEO, and during a long stretch leading the company. Tremendous growth, excellent returns for shareholders. Then one day he left. Living…
Sept 30th: Play ball!
And to think, since 1980, October 1st was always quarter closing… excel spreadsheets, worrying over closing numbers, stressing, working late into the night. Not this year! Although the Royals’ season is mercifully finished, tomorrow we have two baseball games to watch. Two division titles to be determined… after playing 162 games… all tied up. Later in…
Sept 27th: Life still happens
Even in paradise… life still happens. Almost five straight months of posts. One fantastic day after another. The beaches of Michigan, the countryside, the unique place that is Grand Haven. Friendly, amazing people. Paradise. But even in paradise, there is the occasional evil. One such person has brought pain and fear to my family. We…