When I was younger, it was common to see acts on TV variety shows where entertainers would keep multiple plates spinning on poles. At some point, plates would start to wobble and the person would have to rush to get them spinning safely again before they fell. There was a bit of drama at that …
Social Media Saved Me $10,000 This Week
Ask me what the ROI of social media is for me personally, and I'll tell you that it was $10,000 for me this week. Why? Because of what happened related to the 150-year-old, 14.5 foot circumference tree in our back yard, shown here with my son, Jason, giving it one last hug before we have …
How Much Self-Promotion Is Too Much?
I remember a former pastor from 30 years ago smiling while giving the following advice: "He who tooteth not his own horn, the same shall not be tooted." This friend was anything but self-promoting. He was a humble, gentle leader I greatly admired and from whom I learned much. I'm not even sure of the …
The Emotions of Father’s Day
As Father's Day draws to a close, I can't tell you how many times today I have gotten a little teary-eyed when my thoughts wandered where they were inclined to wander on this holiday. I know I'm getting more emotional the older I get, probably because I understand more about what is important. I also …
How We Spend Our Days Is How We Spend Our Lives
Occasionally a phrase jumps off a page (or, more likely, a computer or smartphone screen) and grabs me. That happened the other day with a tweet, although I've forgotten who tweeted it. What I recall was the insightful statement: "How we spend our days is how we spend our lives." Fortunately, I kept the link …
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