On January 14, 1969, comedian Red Skelton shared his thoughts about the United States Pledge of Allegiance during the CBS broadcast of his television program, The Red Skelton Show. Even though the video is embedded in this post, his message is so thought provoking, that I’m including a partial transcript as well. Red Skelton Pledge [...]
Opportunities and Redemption Abound on the Internet
August 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Ever since my position was eliminated in December 2009 due to the recession, more doors of opportunity have opened for me than I ever imagined. First there was the public speaking engagement at AITP, then invitations to meet new friends for coffee or breakfast that may not have happened otherwise, frequent opportunities to discuss my [...]
Experience the Gift of Giving
June 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This post is a little different for me. Normally, I write about leadership, computers or the SDLC. Today I want to switch gears and reflect on the gift of giving through the appropriate use of our talent(s) which is defined by Merriam-Webster as “a special often creative or artistic aptitude.” I believe every human being [...]
Snow, Snow, Snowhere to Go
January 30, 2010 By 2 Comments
Growing up in the Northeast teaches you at least one thing, how to get around in the snow. When a good winter nor’easter blows through New Jersey or Connecticut, it could dump several feet of snow on the ground. Of course, just as you finish shoveling out your driveway, the snow plow comes down the [...]
Side Effect of the Job Loss, New HP DV8T Laptop
January 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
