This past weekend we were riding home from the airport in a taxi. My five-year-old son, Mr. D asked the driver what his first ride as a taxi driver was. The driver thought for a moment and then told the story. It was a pilot he picked up from the Grand Sheraton hotel in downtown … More Accomplishments and Confidence
Last week a former client gave me a beautiful gift. To most anyone’s eyes it probably looks like a simple basket, but she knew better. After spending arduous days cleaning out her mother-in-law’s house, she kept returning to a pile of baskets. Well-worn and used with a patina earned over time, carrying household objects, fruit, … More A-Tisket, A-Tasket
The other day Miss O, my nine-year-old daughter, wanted to compose an essay called BME: The Best Mom Ever. She was having an appreciative moment after all the work that went in to throwing her a birthday party for her friends. So, she asked me to create a new Microsoft Word document for her composition. … More AI Isn’t Going to Bleed on the Paper
We’ve been having fun making YouTube clips from our fabulous podcast guests. So, we’re republishing some of our most watched videos. Here’s a hilarious snippet from publisher, author and former radio producer, Rick Kaempfer. He tells a couple great stories about how they scored celebrity interviews with Aerosmith and Dennis Hopper at famous Chicago radio … More Two Again Tuesday
I lifted the axe high in the air and took a swing at the log. I swung again and again. With each new chunk of wood that went flying, I could feel the anger seep out of my pores. I would be a college sophomore in the fall and was working the summer, helping a … More Learning to dream
Wynne and I get excited when it’s time to visit with one of our favorite recurring guests, Dr. Gerald Stein. In one of his recent posts, Becoming Close Friends: A Practical Guide, Dr. Stein inspired us with philosophical thoughts about friendship. The types of friendships, the nature of forging bonds with others, along with reminders about … More Episode 78: The Blessings & Responsibilities of Friendship with Dr. Gerald Stein
My friend, Phil, who was a mountain guide for more than 40 years and a climber longer than that, has a motto, “Climbing is a round trip sport.” One of the cardinal sins in climbing is not being in-tune with how much gas you have left in the tank. If you use up all your … More Each Day Is A Round Trip Sport
What’s more enchanting than listening to a talented youngster as she shares not only her beautiful voice – pure and poignant – while also teaching the adults a thing or two about what matters most? Absolutely nothing, of course. Wynne’s amazing daughter, Miss O joins us in this episode to sing and remember the glorious … More Podcast Friday! Episode 77: Singing to the Heavens
We’ve been having fun making YouTube clips from our fabulous podcast guests. So, we’re republishing some of our most watched videos. In case you missed this great book project pitch from Cheryl Oreglia, here it is. And since Cheryl and Larry are off cycling in the RAGBRAI this week, we know they are authoring stories … More Two Again Tuesday
Are you ready for a fun ride? Buckle up! Because in this week’s episode, we bring you Wynne’s dear family friend, Eric Knudson, showcasing not one…but TWO terrific stories about hijinks on a public bus. Eric’s stories have it all…pets, peculiar people, heartfelt interactions and some curiosities. The type that are most uniquely found when … More Podcast Friday! Episode 76: On the Bus with Eric Knudson
The Heart of the Matter 