This is a re-post. Mark Jennings Daily made the ultimate sacrifice on January 15, 2007 in Mosul, Iraq. On this Memorial Day as I have for the past 10 years, I honor Mark Daily. Sending lots of love to his family today and always. The day we celebrate … [Read more...] about Mark Daily – A Modern Day American Hero
Coffee Talk
Mea Culpa- The Fine Art of Customer Service
On the heels of the United Airlines debacle of dragging a passenger off the plane, I have been pondering the art of customer service, and how it seems to have become an option in business, rather than a necessity. I have been very fortunate in the companies I once worked for. … [Read more...] about Mea Culpa- The Fine Art of Customer Service
My Family Has the School Induced Springtime Blues
Ah, here it is, nearly Spring. This is the time of school year when the various blues set in. Holidays have long passed, and kids are looking for the lazy days of summer! In times like these, I counsel parents to hang on and stay the course. No big life altering changes or … [Read more...] about My Family Has the School Induced Springtime Blues
And Then There Were Ten… Ode To My Brother…
Today is my brother's birthday. Although he is no longer here to celebrate, the love in his children he left behind is inspiring. No matter where they are in the world...via skype they will share a meal and celebrate their dad. Six years ago this March 9th, my brother left this … [Read more...] about And Then There Were Ten… Ode To My Brother…
A Hole in a Mothers Heart- Trisomy 18
TRISOMY 18 It was 24 years ago that our sweet Stephanie Marie came into the world. On the very same day, she went to her forever eternal home. Many will say... "You were lucky. At least you did not get to know her." or... "Aren't you over her?" But I pay no never mind. … [Read more...] about A Hole in a Mothers Heart- Trisomy 18