December 2, 2006 | 2 comments
“To do a common thing, uncommonly well, that brings success.” ~ Henry John Heinz Have you ever believed you needed something more to be successful? “I need more money.” “I need more support.” “I need to live in a
December 1, 2006 | No comments yet
I was having dinner with a man a couple of weeks ago who said he had died twice and come back to life over the years. The first time he was being operated on and died during the procedure. “But,”
November 28, 2006 | No comments yet
The Scout Beatitudes Blessed are the Scouts who are taught to see beauty in all things around them…for their world will be a place of grace and wonder. Blessed are the Scouts who are led with patience and understanding… for
November 22, 2006 | 6 comments
Found an interesting web page on the value of praising children for work well done. This paragraph caught my eye on the importance of not qualifying your words of support, but ensuring they ring with sincerity: Avoid giving praise with
November 17, 2006 | 1 comment
Yesterday I flew across North America for a meeting in Boston. While waiting in the airport I watched a young couple care for their newborn girl. Dad was trying to be as helpful as possible, cuddling the baby and relieving