A woman sat in my office today. She said she gave up on fairness in the work place and was going to concentrate on herself and her family. I can’t decide if I am awed or angered. I think of...
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I stopped at CVS to use my $1.00 off coupon before it expired. As I struggled with the 24 water bottles, the kid behind the counter said, Merry Christmas and then he paused. I thought that was it and quietly...
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It has been said that space has the power to transform business—unlocking the potential of people and organizations. Every year we go to Puerto Vallarta we see the “Vanilla Man”. He sells real vanilla. It seems as though almost every...
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I have a love-hate relationship with my local post office. I like most of the women who wait on me endlessly at times while weighing and getting my holiday cards accepted. It is a project that begins in June and...
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I was super excited to hear Monica Lewinsky in person. I can remember “those days” and “that woman” about as clearly as I can remember anything in my life. When I had the opportunity to hear her speak in person,...
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Every week day morning I stop at my corner gas station for coffee. And for two and a half football seasons, I have had the same conversation. He has to go. I don’t wish getting fired on anyone. Although getting...
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If it is Fall, it is time for candidates to line up to fillet each other in what is civilly referred to as a debate. Sometimes it seems as though a debate is just a formal invitation to belittle one’s...
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With or without Colin Kaepernick as a spokesperson, NIKE flagship store on Michigan Ave in Chicago remains a mecca. I don’t know if it is mecca for only NIKE devotees or humans in general, but it is definitely a mecca....
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I love the Emmys. I love all award shows. I love the red carpet, the boring speeches, and the bad pre-planned chatter between co-presenters. I love it all. So many examples of what to do and what not to do....
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Observations from John McCain’s memorial speakers. FYI John McCain personally asked all speakers to speak at his memorial services in Arizona, D.C. and Annapolis. Megan McCain Eulogies are the most important speech we can ever give. It is the last...
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