It's fun when you spot some childlike playfulness in the most unexpected places. Jason and I spotted this little guy in front of a restaurant in Newport, RI. Looks like R2's taller brother. …
Archives for November 2005
Wicked Good
Kim and I are just outside of Boston this morning. I'm almost at the end of a busy 3-day speaking tour here on the east coast. We were in Portsmouth, Rhode Island on Sunday, Boston last night, and we're on our way back to Portsmouth for another presentation tonight. We've been able to sneak in a little sight-seeing, but this nagging head cold is really bringing me down. It's the story of my life. Back when I was a kid, I would always get sick around big holidays: Halloween, Christmas, birthdays. Just too much excitement for my little body to take. Well, my body is a little bigger these …
FTERA, Do You Have It?
I have been given many good fortunes in my life but few compare to the blessing of my in-laws. Jason and I are constantly acknowledging how blessed we are by the excellent role models we have in both of our parents. I got an email from my father-in-law the other day, who just happens to be one of the wisest people I know. He has identified a condition that often accompanies Adultitis, which he called FTERA (Failure To Enjoy Recent Accomplishments). Do you have this condition? …
A Simple Way to a Great Day
The cool thing about kids is that they'll say hi to absolutely anyone. They don't wait for a "proper introduction" or feel weird about talking to someone they've never met. I don't know about you, but when Kim and I are on a walk in the neighborhood, and some random kid says "hi" as we walk by his front yard, that just makes me feel good. It's like a warm sugar cookie for my soul. …
Holiday Cards That Help Kids (The Sequel)
Last year I had the wonderful opportunity to design a holiday card for the Wisconsin chapter of the Make-A-Wish® Foundation. The cards were sold as a fundraiser to help make wishes come true for kids with life-threatening medical conditions. They must have done fairly well, because they asked me to help out again this year. You can buy a box of 24 cards for $25. Plus, you can get the cards imprinted with your own message or company logo, and even have them address, stamp, and mail your cards for you. Get more information here. It all goes to a really, really good cause. …
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