Can I have your attention for a few minutes? Great, that is exactly what I want to talk about today, getting people's attention! I'd also like to talk about what should happen once you get people's attention. In a meeting a few weeks ago I talked about my "dancing gorilla" experience when I lived in Oregon which I hoped would effectively articulate where most companies are from a communications standpoint and what it takes to...
How a neighborhood lawn-mowing arrangement taught me about business collaboration The visual impact of collaboration vs. separation in lawn care Photo Credit: bestlawn.info The Lawn Story From the time I was capable of pushing a lawn mower, I was mowing my parent's lawn. At first, I would mow a strip of grass and my dad would critique how straight I stayed with the previous row until I eventually got enough experience and strength to mow...
A Timeless Poem of Comfort and Remembrance Image Source: dailymail.co.uk Do not stand at my grave and weep is a poem written in 1932 by Mary Elizabeth Frye. Although the origin of the poem was disputed until later in her life, Mary Frye's authorship was confirmed in 1998 after research by Abigail Van Buren, a newspaper columnist. Mary Elizabeth Frye (1905-2004) was an American housewife and florist who, despite having no formal education or training...
Christina and I went to Plouf on Friday night because our friend is now an Executive Chef there. According to its website: "The trendy French seafood bistro on lively Belden Alley in the Financial District. Specializing in mussels, unique appetizers, salads, seafood dishes, and meats, we invite you to join us for a truly Parisian dining experience." The mussels were absolutely fantastic (forgot to snag a picture) and the steak (hey I did get some...
Savoring one of Arizona's best burgers in America's largest ghost town MMM The Haunted Hamburger was one of the best hamburgers I've ever had! We're having lots of fun and have had some great food if you can't tell. What started as a simple meal stop during our Arizona adventure turned into an unforgettable dining experience with both incredible flavors and fascinating history. Perched on the side of Cleopatra Hill in the historic mining town...
Sunday night Christina and I went out for dinner with some friends to Stone Brewing in Escondido, CA which is just outside of San Diego. Stone Brewing has always been my favorite brewery, so I was very excited to get the chance to go there. I got the miso salmon with bok choy and a Stone 15th Anniversary Imperial Black IPA, which may have been the best beer I've ever had (at least top 10). ...