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I once wrote a funny line for the CEO of a non-profit hospice. He was kicking off a black-tie fundraiser and said, “We are a non-profit organization. We didn’t start out that way but that’s how it ended up. We need your donations tonight.” It got a good laugh…and quite a few donations! In the […]
Continue ReadingI was riding my Harley through the back roads of Maryland last weekend feeling tougher than my nerd-like appearance might suggest. As I rode into a shady portion of the road, my senses came alive with an entirely different experience. The air was cooler on my face and arms. The scent of pine and decomposing […]
Continue ReadingThe IRS is SOL these days because of money they spent on a conference back in 2010. While there should concern over taxpayers money, I believe we don’t always understand the value of investing in the organization by investing in the employees. According to a Washington Post article, the IRS spent $4.1 million dollars to fly […]
Continue ReadingMy niece graduated from eighth grade at St. Joseph’s School a few nights ago. It was a lovely ceremony that included a Catholic mass, music and the awarding of the diplomas. Unlike any other graduation I’ve ever attended, the teachers at St. Joe’s say something about each student when he or she receives their diploma. […]
Continue ReadingA few nights ago, on behalf of my Rotary Club, I volunteered at our town festival. And for five hours, I wanted it to be over. The festival is a wonderful annual event that includes carnival rides, food vendors, live music and thousands of people who show up just to have a good time. And […]
Continue ReadingA few days ago, I asked friends on Facebook to share what they do to have fun with their spouse, partner or significant other. Here are some of the responses I got. “[censored]” (I thought that was funny!) “Family dinner each night. Walk along the lake Michigan beach.” “Go to concerts – from friend’s jazz […]
Continue ReadingRon’s latest Huffington Post Blog: What is the capital of Pennsylvania? It’s a good question designed to get a specific answer — an answer, by the way, that I remember using the mnemonic “Harry’s Pennies.” But it’s not the kind of question that necessarily leads to a good personal connection with others. And yet, questions […]
Continue ReadingA recent article in Harley Davidson’s Hog magazine reported that a Harley Davidson motorcycle washed ashore, still in the container, on the west coast of Canada months after the tsunami that struck Japan. The motorcycle was taken to the Harley museum but the curators were not sure how to handle the bike that had been […]
Continue ReadingI recently ran across two excellent articles on success and fun in the work environment. The first is from Forbes called 10 Reasons Why Humor is the Key to Success at Work. Author Jacqueline Smith (apparently not the Charlie’s Angels one) references three experts who discuss the value of a fun work environment. Michael Kerr, […]
Continue ReadingAs parents, we get invited to a lot of events when our kids are growing up. There are band concerts, scouting events, graduation parties, and the occasional fundraiser to support the many extracurricular programs that seem to always need more funds to do what they do. Thank goodness my kids didn’t have to sell Amway […]
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