You’ve probably had this happen before. You’ll be in a meeting at work or with a group of friends, brainstorming about a problem. And someone will say, “We need to think outside the box.” I love when that happens. Because basically that means “let’s be creative.” “Let’s be innovative.” And, in marketing especially, I love,…
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Well, we caught two more skunks under the house, and only one of them was a salesman
There is a world between heaven and hell that few have seen. And even fewer speak of. A place that houses such horrors that no man dares to enter the realm. A place so despicable . . . well, you get the idea. Sounds pretty bad, uh? All ominous and creepy and such, right? Well,…
More than filling a vacancy
I once made a terrible mistake. Yeah, yeah. I know. I’ve made a lot of mistakes over the course of my life. But this one . . . it was the worst. If you’ve never read my blog, let me give you a little background. My wife and I had our son in October of 2003.…
Where was God?
It’s been a little over nine years now since my wife died of cancer. I can’t remember the exact date she was diagnosed, but I can remember the day I realized God would be with us throughout our ordeal. We had been waiting several weeks to hear word that M.D. Anderson in Houston would accept us.…
If you really want to feel dumb, take a standardized test
Feeling a little overconfident these days? Maybe finding work and success coming just a little too easy for you? Well, do I have the solution for you. If you’re feeling the need to feel just a little bit dumber today than you have recently, then HURRY and take a standardized test! I had the (hmmmmm,…
“Everyone has a plan . . . “
Facing the unexpected adversities that life throws at us is never easy. I’m reminded of a quote by, of all people, former boxing great Mike Tyson. I’m a sports fan. I like almost every sport there is. I suppose that’s why when I was younger, I wanted to be a sports writer or announcer. Football…
For my daughter – the road taken
With the new college semester about to start, I know you’re trying to make a decision about what career path you should take. I’m sure you feel that whatever major you decide on, you’re not quite sure if it’s the direction you should go. If another major might give you more opportunities, or bring you…
Why Andy Griffith continues to be a TV favorite
Last Wednesday marked the one year anniversary of the death of Andy Griffith. As for many, including myself, the Andy Griffith show continues to be a favorite. I remember watching this show a lot in reruns while I was growing up. And even now, I never get tired of watching it. I think there are…
Leaving (briefly) on a jet plane
Just the other day, I took my daughter to the airport. Now, there have been many times over the years when I’ve threatened to stick her on a plane and send her somewhere one way. But this time was different. This time she was taking her first flight by herself. It was pretty much a…
Dad, can I ask you some more questions?
If you’re a regular reader, you know my son has never worried about what curiosity did to the cat. In fact, if he could find that cat, my son would ask him just what exactly curiosity did do to him. You might be wondering where my son gets all his questions. My only reply is this:…
Holding together the jello 