Paper Napkins

I wonder how many life-changing, innovative ideas were first expressed on a paper napkin.  Paper-napkin moments occur over a meal, or coffee, with family, friends or colleagues.  The inspired content that spills out onto the napkin represents an innovation, or a solution.  I've certainly experienced my share of paper-napkin-moments in my life, and many of those paper-napkin-ideas are now tangible realities.  Those moments of innovation and problem-solving are a beautiful thing, and there's a key dynamic present... [Continue Reading]

Tough Break

 

Emily broke her arm.  I've uttered that phrase about one hundred times over the past week.  Actually, gravity and centrifugal force broke Emily's arm.  She slipped while doing a round-off at gym on Monday night.  The Vegas Odds on Emily breaking something before her brother were 75 to 1, but somehow she managed to beat the odds.  Life can be funny that way.  Emily didn't just break her arm, she managed to break the all-important growth plate at her elbow.  Emily's Type... [Continue Reading]

Gushing Wells

It's pretty uncommon for temperatures to drop below freezing in Central Georgia, and certainly not remain there for the better part of a day.  We seem to have socks-optional weather almost year-round down South.  This morning, however, it was a brisk twenty-one degrees when I took my daughters to school.  That's some pretty chilly weather here, so I went with socks and extra coffee this morning.  OK, so I go with extra coffee every morning, but the warm mug and the socks really... [Continue Reading]

Core Goals

It's that time of the year when we reflect on the past, and dream about the future.  A new year is a milepost that stirs quiet contemplation, strategic planning and maybe even some soul-searching.  We should pause to celebrate the personal wins of 2011, and we should consider our growth opportunities for 2012.  Those opportunities forge and refine our annual goals.... Many of us will aspire to further our careers, deepen our relationships, restore our finances or reinvigorate our health in 2012. ... [Continue Reading]

Classic Scenes

I really love Christmas Movies.  How many times have you referenced a scene from one of your favorite Christmas Movie this week!?  They're just ingrained into our culture.  I love all the classics, such as It's A Wonderful Life and A Christmas Carol.  I also love the new classics, such as Elf, Home Alone, A Christmas Story AND Christmas Vacation.  Christmas movies are great, because they help bring families and friends... [Continue Reading]

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