There was a time when I worked for a company that provided heavy construction equipment to a nation that, while it wanted to build, was not able to do so at a pace we were accustomed to. America is still building and moving at a slow pace. As is the case in all economic downturns,…
Dessert First!
Today we learned that my daughter was awarded Honorable Mention in a Countywide Photography Exhibition! Needless to say, we are super proud of her! News like this calls for going out to dinner! So, where else could everyone get exactly what they want to eat? Golden Corral! My son and I get to eat all…
The Long or the Short of It
We have all been so busy lately – either “working on work,” or working to keep the pipeline full! I am right there with you! As a result of my busy life, I have not had time to upload a blog post since December 26. It has not been due to lack of ideas –…
Prepare for the Journey
Cold winds have arrived across Georgia, reminding me that we that Winter is here – and that another season will come. We’re nearing the end of 2012 – looking forward to a new year, filled with new opportunities. Many will say goodbye to 2012 with a sense of “good riddance!” Maybe it was challenging year…
Be Thankful!
There are times when it is very easy to identify the things we are thankful for, in times of abundance and when the living is easy. Although we are thankful during these times, we may not be as truly appreciative as we could be. Then there are the times when the struggles seem more abundant…
A Day to Celebrate Getting Things Done
Wikipedia tells us that Labor Day is the first Monday in September, set aside to celebrate economic and social contributions of workers. My definition of Labor Day is even simpler – Labor Day is the day to celebrate those who have worked hard to get things done! Perhaps this is the year that you and…
A Message I Proudly Carry
My daughter took the time to put a message together for her friends at the bus stop, on the first day of school. She printed them, put them into individual envelopes and handed them out. Lillie forgot the messages originally, so she ran back home to get them. I’m thankful that she had one left…
The Taste of Freedom
I was happy to take my daughter to Chick-Fil-A this afternoon. My agenda in doing so was not at all complicated. By going there, we were not expressing an agenda against a specific group of people. Had we stayed home, we would not have been expressing any sort of opinion regarding gay marriage. My reasoning…
Honoring Achievement
There are a few details I will remember from the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony in London – brilliant humor mixed into the show, and constant reminders of how much has been given to the world by Great Britain’s great artists. During the Opening Ceremony, I found myself working on some projects and looking up from…
A Great Nation of Ordinary People
We will take time out this July 4, during our celebrations, to reflect on the birth of our nation. We’ll remember the birth of our constitution and institutions, created by a group of ordinary men of their day. Today we rightfully view them as brilliant. Of course, we will recall the battles that have been…
Our Dangerous Pre-existing Condition
People are turned away from health insurance providers, far too many times over pre-existing conditions. It is travesty, and I understand that. While I know that some pre-conditions cannot be cured with lifestyle changes, I find it surprising that we sometimes treat our health and our nation with careless disregard – we’re far too comfortable…
Shirts
We wear them with pride to support the team. They are the articles of clothing we put on to display our pride! After years of wearing branded shirts, with company names and manufacturer partners, I’ve been able to fill a closet full of them. As each shirt grows a little tight, or takes up too…
Random Moments at Specific Times 