My wife is AWESOME!!!!!!!! :)) Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :))))) September is a special time for Jackie and I – when we celebrate our wedding anniversary. Over the years, we’ve had a nice dinner night out, a quick overnight trip, and even just stayed home with the kids. Ironically, we have a few close friends in our town […]
There is something about trains… No matter how old I get, I still get a charge out of trains. At night, in my small town, I often hear the train horn signal the upcoming intersection and enjoy the doppler effect of the sound as it approaches and then fades away. We recently had some repair work done […]
The things that really do matter: First Impressions, Punctuality, Effective Communication, Respecting Personal Space, Dress Code, Positive Attitude, Team Collaboration, Tech Etiquette and Confidentiality. They all go toward a healthy, fun workplace. Read on for even more things that help us all feel good about our workdays. Manners. It’s something I first learned from Mom and […]
Lick ’em or bite ’em, popcicles are G-R-E-A-T!!!!!!!!!!! :)))))))))))))))))) With summer upon us, I find myself sometimes falling back on some childhood traditions. Playing with the hose while watering, being fascinated by fireflies, counting endless stars, finding funny shapes in the clouds, and coveting cool deserts. Beyond ice cream, one of my “go to” favorites […]
Sweet Corn time, oh, yeah!!! :))))) It’s that time of year when our local crops are starting to come in – a time to enjoy the effort put in by farmers, growers and back yard champions. Ridiculously delicious tomatoes, tasty cucumbers and zucchini, beets and potatoes, peppers of all kinds, and of course fresh corn on […]
Don’t forget your Cicada gear!! It’s that time of year. Hot muggy days. Spot showers and thunderstorms. Counting the days left before school begins. And a “buzz” in the air. Yep –those PIA cicadas. Like you, I’m fascinated by the noise, habits, and rituals of these not so pretty insects. I think it’s cool how one starts to […]
Waffles for breakfast, lunch and dinner, oh, yeah!!!! :)))) And you’ve got to get that great waffle shirt above (google: waffle t-shirt) If you do get it, PLEASE send me a pic with you wearing it. Thanks! With my engrained morning routine of waking up and getting to the office early to work on your […]
Golf…what a game! :)))) As you may well know by now, one of my “non-work” passions is playing golf. Now, you’d think a guy who enjoys solving your PIA (Pain In The @#$) Jobs! would be better at figuring this sport out, but I must admit, not so much. If you’ve ever played, you know the […]
Cakes and cookies and smiles, oh my!! :)))) When Jackie and I set out to do some cooking, we’re often inspired by a story or post from the internet sent over to us from family and friends – 10 Great Summer Salads, How To Grill Salmon with Lemon, Fun Backyard Appetizers and so on. After […]
Thunderstorms are an awe inspiring force of nature. Fun to play in, but not much fun to drive in. Now that we’re “officially” in summer, I get to enjoy watching one of my favorite pastimes – watching thunderstorms. From my office, I have a panoramic view of beautiful Lake Erie, enjoying sunrises, sunsets, sailboats and lake freighters, and […]
