I’m an ATM. An ATM is only able to give out what it has in its reserves. When it runs out of cash, it can’t distribute any more. We are ATM’s. A simple concept which is so difficult to live. I am constantly receiving and distributing emotional and spiritual currency. I am a walking, talking, […]
Can you say it in 6 words?
Twitter has changed the world In June, Kia and I attended the Storyline conference hosted by Donald Miller. Don did most of the talking, but did invite a couple of people to be interviewed during the day. One of these people was Ian Cron. Ian wrote an interesting book (everyone at the conference received a […]
The magic bond between Mothers and Sons
I found this video on Scott Bourne’s new site CarLoves.com. It’s kind of long, but totally worth watching the whole clip. This guy takes his mother on a ride around a rally track, and she’s pretty expressive about how she feels during the trip. Other than the pure enjoyment of watching his mother squirm (and […]
Bounce Back (do you have it?)
Failure hurts Kia just told me about 3 photographer acquaintances from different parts of the country who are having major financial problems. A couple of them may have to close their businesses. When she told me, I went through a range of emotions – shock, concern, worry, and relief (that it wasn’t me) just to […]
What to do when a dream dies.
As a kid I loved baseball. You might assume that soccer was my favorite sport growing up. I do love soccer, but it wasn’t my first love; that place was reserved for baseball. I remember lying in bed each night tossing a ball in the air dreaming of being the next star of the KC […]
Success: Climb the ladder, but check the view
I reviewed Jim Axelrod’s book In the Long Run on Saturday. I wasn’t expecting much out of the book, but I came away with three points that really impacted me. The value of a father. Success isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. A don’t quit attitude can take you a long way. Check […]
Are you connected and engaged?
I reviewed Jim Axelrod’s book In the Long Run on Saturday. I wasn’t expecting much out of the book, but I came away with three points that really impacted me. The value of a father. Success isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. A don’t quit attitude can take you a long way. I […]
Book Review: In The Long Run by Jim Axelrod
I’ve mentioned before my newfound appreciation for the public library. It’s amazing to walk into a building full of books that allows you to walk out with any you like…for free. Kia is much more systematic about her library trips. She researches books she wants to read and then reserves them online (this allows her […]
Let’s go to the “golden age”
Sunday night was “date night” for Kia and I. We had a great time hanging out, including getting ice cream, window shopping and seeing the newest Woody Allen movie, Midnight in Paris. Midnight in Paris The the movie follows the protagonist, Gil (a screenplay writer from Hollywood), as he travels to Paris with his fiance. […]
Word of the Year update – Happy Independence Day!
Word of the Year background It’s been about a little over a month since I’ve posted about my word this year – Freedom. In case you haven’t been following that long here are several posts you can check out to see what I’m talking about. The Beginning Nike Commercial Open Space March Update. It’s the […]
