What Do Romney and Obama Have in Common?

“Dare to risk public criticism.” ~ Mary Kay Ash If you want to change the government, become a community organizer.  Run for office.  Solicit money and votes.  I have to hand it to anyone who will file the form, attend the meeting and throw his or her hat in the political ring.  Whatever you think [...]

What Do Romney and Obama Have in Common?2016-12-01T14:55:18+00:00

How an Ex-Con Will Survive on the “Outside”

When I first visited CCA Davis Correctional, what struck me is how much the guys “inside” look like everyone else “outside.” For some, being incarcerated is the only way to keep society safe. For others, once they’ve served their sentence, they should be free and welcome to reenter society. But…would you hire an ex-con? Probably [...]

How an Ex-Con Will Survive on the “Outside”2016-12-01T14:55:19+00:00

How Do I Win the Mega Millions?

Dear Ellen, Winning the lottery would be the answer to my money problems.  Got any tips?  Thanks, Feel N. Lucky Dear Ms. Lucky, Wow!  It’s mind boggling to consider.   The last Mega Millions jackpot was the largest in history.  Three winners are over $200 million richer!  Did you buy a ticket?  Are you enticed by [...]

How Do I Win the Mega Millions?2016-12-01T14:55:19+00:00

Let The Games Begin…

The Hunger Game’s ravenous fans are flocking to theaters this week.  The story has been told before (1984, Fahrenheit 451, The Running Man, The Giver among many others) and the appeal is timeless.  The question – is mindless entertainment a substitute for human connection? – is worth asking. The Games are distracting.  That’s the point.  [...]

Let The Games Begin…2016-12-01T14:55:19+00:00

Career Quilting

As a kid, I operated with a simple career plan:  If I wanted to learn how to do something, I got a job doing that.  That’s how I became a skier…starting as a ski rental technician, becoming a ski patroller, and then a ski instructor.  I got a job at a marina so I could [...]

Career Quilting2016-12-01T14:55:19+00:00

I’m Looking For a Struggling Family Business…

This may be an opportunity for you.  This is a casting call for family-owned business owners who are in need of a turnaround.  Here’s the scoop… Family members in the business must be 18 years old or older. Your business needs a storefront…not an in-home office. No bars or restaurants.  Interested in service businesses, home [...]

I’m Looking For a Struggling Family Business…2016-12-01T14:55:19+00:00

Four Myths That Can Sink Your Business…

Business is easy: Be of service. Charge more than it costs. Take the money now. We really make it harder than it is. Perhaps it’s not the mechanics of business that get in our way. Maybe it’s the emotional baggage we attach to money. Or the things we think we know about business. Once upon [...]

Four Myths That Can Sink Your Business…2016-12-01T14:55:19+00:00

It’s About Time.

The older I get, the more comfortable I am with seemingly opposite concepts which both prove to be true. Time is an illusion. But I apparently haven’t figured out how to make the illusion disappear. Every day, time kicks me in the butt. I have found that the more productive I am, the less time [...]

It’s About Time.2016-12-01T14:55:20+00:00

The Sweet Spot Job

My husband Hot Rod and I were in business together a long time ago. Like many other contractors, we were seduced by the “BIG Job.” A “BIG Job” is one that… Has lots of dollars in the bid. Has lots of hours built in – to keep the team busy for a long time. Once [...]

The Sweet Spot Job2016-12-01T14:55:21+00:00

Have you told them lately?

I adore a man who can work with his hands. I admire a woman who knows how to handle a channelocks. I appreciate a well laid-out mechanical room. I’m a huge fan of trades people. Trades people are more in touch with the truth than other people. They are a no-nonsense group. They know that [...]

Have you told them lately?2016-12-01T14:55:21+00:00