Fortunately for us here in Chicago, we were nowhere near the path of deadly Hurricane Irene, whose aftermath is still wreaking havoc for millions up and down the east coast. But that doesn’t mean we didn’t pay attention to its progression – especially those of us with friends, family and/or business associates who were and continue to be affected by the storm. Weather buffs and emergency government agencies can certainly [...]
Yesterday, news spread quickly about an earthquake felt up and down the entire eastern seaboard of the United States, and even as far north as Canada. The quake measured “only” a 5.8 magnitude, but was the strongest on the east coast since World War II and immediately caused millions of people to feel nervous and flustered. Among other things, cell phone coverage was temporarily interrupted. But social media websites Twitter [...]
It’s summertime in Chicago. A time for festivals, outdoor events and backyard barbeques. We only get a few months of “outdoor activities” weather here, so we really know how to make the most of it. And that includes attending parties, and maybe even hosting one ourselves. A few weeks ago, a couple that my beautiful wife Michele and I know decided to throw a big summer bash. They made sure [...]
Our beloved doggie is almost completely deaf. We’re told that’s common for cocker spaniels, and I guess it was to be expected, since we’ve dealt with his ear – and other – issues ever since we rescued him from a shelter (of course we got him from the “Animal House” shelter, since that’s my favorite movie. But I digress…). It’s gotten so bad that we’re considering changing his name from [...]
Top achievers are lifetime learners. We’re always reading books, journals and newsletters. We constantly listen to educational audios and watch videos. We invest time, money and energy to attend seminars, join mastermind groups of other top achievers and to hire the very best coaches. That’s a big part of what separates us from those who just get by or struggle, financially and emotionally. As the legendary college basketball coach John [...]
My father told me that the reason doctors whack babies on the ass immediately after they are born is to communicate a fundamental truth they need to know to survive: outside the womb, life is tough. (Do doctors still do this? I don’t know. I’d guess not; today, it’d be viewed as infant abuse and threatening to the tiny soul’s fragile self-esteem, like, say, playing dodge ball and keeping score [...]
