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Social Media takes a lot of heat these days. I get it! But it does have a place in this world. It can be a great way to stay in touch with old friends, share updates on our lives, and…
A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives. –Jackie Robinson The funeral service for “Mr. Gene” Lefeged, a legendary figure in the Mater Dei School annals and a towering presence in his local neighborhood,…
This Saturday was the 100th Anniversary celebration of my grade school, Blessed Sacrament. And it was incredible to relive great memories and see so many old friends and nostalgic pictures. The stories all blend together and get exaggerated over time,…
The truth is you don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride and nothing is guaranteed. –Eminem One of the great routines in my life is the early morning workouts at my old high school,…
Is there anything more glorious than spending a week at the beach? Body surfing. Trivial Pursuit Happy Hours. Fireworks. Fun Land. Kohr Brothers Ice Cream. Miniature Golf. Did I mention the happy hours? Okay, it’s worth another mention! This past…
Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name.—Cheers Theme Song Ah, summertime. Something about the season makes us feel lighter. More carefree. Full of hope. And whether we are planning our family vacations, upholding long-standing traditions, or embarking on…
He who values the merits of others, and in their pleasure takes joy, is the happiest of all. –Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Team sports mirror our everyday lives in so many ways. It requires an inordinate amount of hard work. …
Comparison is the thief of joy. –Franklin Delano Roosevelt I have the great privilege of working with clients from all sorts of unique backgrounds. Variety keeps the conversations interesting and I am always curious how people arrive at various stations…
I can live for two months on a good compliment. –Mark Twain A few years out of college, I worked my way into the wild world of advertising sales. A good friend worked at American Trucking Association, and they needed…
I always prefer the plain, direct word to the long, vague one. — C.S. Lewis Back in the day, I had a manager that took the art of direct feedback to the next level. If something needed improvement or a…