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I’m a big fan of Bob Newhart. A friend recommended this Bob Newhart video from Mad TV. The funny thing about this video, other than it’s a funny video, is that it’s also incredibly insightful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYLMTvxOaeE How often do we get ourselves into predicaments because we do things that are not helpful to us? What […]
Continue ReadingDuring last night’s State of the Union speech, President Obama told a very bad joke. Personally, I like very bad jokes but I am always prepared with a recovery line if my audience agrees that it’s a very bad joke. Here’s Obama’s line: “I’ve ordered every federal agency to eliminate rules that don’t make sense. […]
Continue ReadingOK, so I like funerals. Is that weird? I didn’t like them so much when I was young but as I got older, they grew on me. Now, I enjoy them. Funerals are an odd mixture of grief, humor, re-connected relationships, and food. I guess you could say they’re all about life, love, and laughter. […]
Continue ReadingFor the past few years, just about every industry has experienced economic “tough times.” One would think that this is a perfect time to explore those intangible employment benefits that may be less economically tied, but in some cases, just as beneficial. USA Today ran a front page article on Friday called “Laughing our cares […]
Continue ReadingA woman in California is suing Starbucks because they (allegedly) would not let her use the restroom to fix her prosthetic leg, without buying something first. In other words, they felt it was better to give her a cup of hot steaming coffee so that while she hobbled to the bathroom on her wobbly leg, […]
Continue ReadingThe US Coast Guard, according to a recent report, has reduced the passenger capacity on commercial vessels because the average weight of Americans has gone up from 160 pounds to 185 pounds. I guess that means too much tonnage in the steerage. As I look at the piles of holiday cookies already accumulating in my […]
Continue ReadingSo, this qualifies as the bizarre story of the week. It appears that a South African couple had to call off their wedding because they found out they were brother and sister – who had been separated at birth. Even though they had dated for five years, they didn’t make the discovery until the wedding […]
Continue ReadingOur kids enjoy the food and live cooking at Benihana so we periodically stop in for a little Hibachi Chicken and fried rice. The cooks are always entertaining and it makes for a nice change in the dining experience. However, our local Benihana is a bit different than most. The majority of the chefs are […]
Continue ReadingIn yesterday’s post, I discussed the death penalty. And now for something completely different…but not really. There is a new Android app called “I’m Getting Arrested.” Here’s the description at the Android app store: Alert your lawyer, loved ones, etc … that you are being arrested with a click. I’m Getting Arrested enables anyone, with […]
Continue ReadingFor years, I have touted the culture of Southwest Airlines because they very effectively combine excellence with fun. Most organizations feel they must be serious to achieve their important mission. Southwest proved they can do both – and be successful at both. Now Zappos has come on the scene and CEO Tony Hsieh is really […]
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