Inspiration

I needed a kick in the butt this morning.  Yep, me too. We all need a kick in the pants sometimes.  We need to review why we are doing what we are doing. We need to be re-inspired.  We need to fuel our passion for serving our community.

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The Reception Speech

I was ready to give this man a standing ovation. I was poised at the edge of my chair for the last 30% of his speech. I was ready to lead the audience in a series of rousing cheers. Now, let me tell you the rest of the story. We drove to Columbus, Ohio this… [Continue Reading]

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Vacation Highlights

I promised I’d write about the highlights of my vacation.  Some of the things I rate as “highlights” might surprise you.  (I guess you are getting to know the real me.) The rest of this article and/or content section is available to Plan Z by Zola participants only. If you’re a member, please LOGIN here…. [Continue Reading]

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My Spring Vacation

I have been reflecting on my vacation. I have also been reflecting on the process of going on vacation.  I didn’t report out on my vacation right away because I wasn’t sure what I wanted to write.  I thought I’d just let it stew for a while. The rest of this article and/or content section… [Continue Reading]

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The Impending Disaster

There were over 180 reported tornadoes over the weekend.  I’m looking out my office window today at the blowing winds and the blackened skies. We had bad weather last night too but thankfully not as bad as down south. Some people down that way got roofs torn off or worse.  Truth be told though, this… [Continue Reading]

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The Toxicity of Sugar

If there’s one thing that “60 Minutes” has it is street cred. I watched my first edition of “60 Minutes” at 11 years old in 1968.  Before “60 Minutes” came on the air our family always gathered in front of the TV on Sunday evening to watch “College Bowl”.  Anyone remember that one?  “College Bowl”… [Continue Reading]

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It’s Not The Fat

There are still plenty of people who think I’m nuts. When I tell them fat doesn’t make you fat, it’s the inflammation caused by carbohydrates that makes you fat, they look at me like I’m from Mars.  When they come back to me and say they can’t eat fat because that will clog their arteries,… [Continue Reading]

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C or O?

I was listening to a radio talk show yesterday while I drove back from a company retreat.  The experts they had on were seafood people.  The chef works at a restaurant called Catch 35. His general manager was on the show too. I learned a couple of things I thought I’d share. The rest of… [Continue Reading]

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