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Unexpected outside influences
As I was watching “Inception“ this weekend, I saw how unexpected links in a story can possibly change the viewer’s understanding of a story. This has been on my mind a lot lately because I just renamed and changed the … Continue reading
Mutual respect and trust
For anyone who wonders what difference one person can make, let me tell you the difference can be HUGE. I’ve worked in the same place for about five years now. The first four years, I had two great bosses and … Continue reading
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The TSA Confiscated one of my Christmas Presents
That’s right. The TSA confiscated one of my Christmas presents on Christmas Day. I packed some Christmas presents and carried the rest in a small carry-on bag. It never once occurred to me that the silly “Fashion Magic Eight Ball” … Continue reading
Dad needs an iPad
My father is in his seventies and has spent little time on computers. When he was a banker, he did spreadsheets the old-fashioned way. On paper with a pencil. II have to admit it shocked me when I saw him … Continue reading
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Never Underestimate Talent
I love Jon Stewart. The performance he and everyone else involved in today’s Rally for Sanity and/or Fear event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., reminded me with force that the admiration I have for him is not misplaced. … Continue reading
Showing up on time
Happy October! Meeting deadlines is important. I’ve always taken pride in setting realistic deadlines at work and meeting them. I think your credibility is on the line if you tell people you’ll do something by a certain time and don’t … Continue reading
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A friend to envy, admire and remember
I hired Catherine to be an administrator in our New York Sales office in late 1995. We needed someone strong to stand up to those guys, and she was it. Her background, like mine, exceeded the requirements for the job. … Continue reading
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Renaissance Festival!
There are so many things to love about the end of summer. Cooler temperatures, of course. The cricket music at night. The return of the Maryland Renaissance Festival (which runs every year from late August through mid-October). I usually visit … Continue reading
The joy of everyday moments
I watched the film “A Single Man” this weekend. I really enjoyed the film, so much so that I also watched the video extra about making the film. Tom Ford, the famous designer who made his directorial debut with this … Continue reading
“I write like” computer answers
I started the morning playing with one of those quirky websites that take some aspect of you and tell you what famous person you are most like within some specific subset of famous people. No, I didn’t pick a movie … Continue reading
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