For me, resolution at New Years has more to do with optics — how well I see the world — rather than making commitments. Though my physical vision deteriorates with age, I believe that I “see” better with each passing year. There are two aspects to my improved sight. First, my abilities to see empathetically occur more [...]
Archive for December, 2006
I Love When People and Software Do What They Are Supposed to Do
Posted: December 26, 2006 in TechnologyToo often people and/or things don’t work. Let’s start with people. Two weeks a go I had a plumber come over, fix nothing and charge me $125 for a service call. With hardware and software, given my relative ignorance I often spend hours trying to make things act as they should or with incompetent help [...]
Went to an exciting hockey game tonight. The team from Chi town beat the Dallas Stars 2-1. The Stars are one of the best teams in the league. The Blackhawks seem to be coming around under new coach Denis Savard. The game was exciting throughout. Thanks to team President Peter Wirtz for some fantastic tickets. [...]
First day off we finished the last of our holiday shopping. I then succumbed to a 2 hour nap even though I slept a full 8 that night. I have two strong reactions to naps. One side of my brain thinks they are a waste of time. I should be tough and get done one [...]
I was tagged by my buddy Frank to come up with five things. His are wild. Even if you do not know him they are worth checking out. Mine are: I hit my kid. From the ages of 4-9 my son would frequently come up to groups of adults that I was talking to and proclaim [...]
It has been almost two weeks since I posted anything new. I have a few stories to share but it seems that I am too tired when I get home to think straight. I will be off this week – yes both mentally “off” as well as not going to work. Will try to catch [...]
Virtually all employees in any organization are subjected to performance appraisals. That is when your boss tells you how you performed over the past year and if you are lucky that you got a raise and/or bonus. As many employees who receive them also hate them — a slight exaggeration at best. I had a [...]
My friend Brian’s dad died last Tuesday. I have known both of them for almost 40 years. Martin/Marty and his wife Joan had a home that kids liked to hang out at. They treated me like family from the beginning. It was a comfortable place. Marty had a joy for life. He was always encouraging us [...]
Two one day trips in a row. Ugghh. Yesterday Detroit and back. Today NYC. Left at 5:30 am and back home at 9:30 pm. One saving grace was remembering to bring my iPod today. It made the 3.5 hours on the plane tonight bearable. I frequently forget how much I enjoy listening to music especially for extended [...]
