The future of our world is in good hands. I recently had my two sections of freshmen business students create vision boards, and then had each student take about five minutes and present his or her vision board to the class. The whole process takes three days of class time, but it is well worth it. … Continue reading Student Vision Board Project
Born for the Internet
It's been a while since I've featured some of my favorite commercials, but when I came across the following two videos, I felt they were meant to be shared on my blog. MTS, a global telecom out of Russia, with a major presence in India, has developed the following videos that feature a new born … Continue reading Born for the Internet
On Patriotism (and Pope Francis)
This is the 27th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad, followed by a look at how Gray's words fit in with today's world and … Continue reading On Patriotism (and Pope Francis)
An Insider’s Taste of Raleigh
We just got back from a weekend visiting our oldest son down in Raleigh, and despite the rainy weather, we had a great time. A good deal of the weekend was spent trying different places to eat, and so I thought I'd share some of our dining highlights. Guasaca Arepa & Salsa Grill: In one word, … Continue reading An Insider’s Taste of Raleigh
Happy 34th Anniversary!
September 26, 1981 is one of the best days of my life. It was on that day that my wife Mary and I got married. I still remember the details - the rehearsal dinner at the Beaver House, the wedding at St. Matthew's, the reception at the ski lodge at Shawnee, our wedding song was … Continue reading Happy 34th Anniversary!
The Fact That We Need Fact-Checking Sites Says a Lot
With all of the news coverage devoted to the candidates for next year's Presidential election, fact checking web sites such as FactCheck.org, PolitiFact.com, and Fact Checker have been working overtime. I'll admit that I have used these sites over the past few years to check some of the statements made by candidates running for office, and … Continue reading The Fact That We Need Fact-Checking Sites Says a Lot
A Song That Every Teacher Should Hear
His life was cut short at the young age of 38, but Harry Chapin still managed to make a difference. Harry was well known not only for his musical success, but also for his work as a humanitarian. He was particularly devoted to the cause of World Hunger. Harry wrote and performed what are known … Continue reading A Song That Every Teacher Should Hear
Wellness Wednesday: Take a Two-Minute Walk Before You Read This
The New York Times had a story today, "Sitting Is Bad for Children, Too" by Gretchen Reynolds. The story reports on a new study of healthy young girls that found that after a single session of prolonged inactivity, the children developed changes in their blood flow and arteries that, in grown-ups, would signal the start … Continue reading Wellness Wednesday: Take a Two-Minute Walk Before You Read This
Goodbye Summer Breezes…
Today is the last day of summer, my favorite time of the year. I love the warm weather, the humidity, the long days. We run into our neighbors more often, and everyone and everything seems to move at a more relaxed pace. There's trips to the shore, baseball games, water ice after dinner, and curtains … Continue reading Goodbye Summer Breezes…
(Imagine) The Most Elusive Gift of All
This is the 26th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. If you asked most sane and temperate men and women throughout the world what … Continue reading (Imagine) The Most Elusive Gift of All
Borden's Blather 