Many years ago I heard a story
about a letter Abraham Lincoln
had written to one of his generals
at some point during the Civil War.
From what I recall, the general had
been hesitant at a time when
immediate decisive action was
needed to achieve a victory,
and because of his delays and
decisions a defeat seemed eminent.… —-> Continue…
It was blood. Mine.
My son and I stopped at a place I probably shouldn’t name
to reward ourselves with a Caramel Apple Frosty™ Parfait
and a Wild Berry Frosty™ Parfait. I had the caramel apple 
About 1/3 of the way into it, I saw a bit of what looked
like maybe some red apple peel on the spoon. … —-> Continue…
In some hour of the day, I pray
that we catch a glimmer of the
power and potential that seethes
just under the surface of what
we think we’re capable of…
And in that moment –
take hold of it
and change the World.… —-> Continue…
On a business trip in my early days
as a budding entrepreneur, I stopped
at a Shari’s restaurant in Tacoma, WA.
(Shari’s is my favorite 24hr place to hang when
I want to think, write, and think some more) .… —-> Continue…
It’s hard to know where to begin.
Then again, it usually is – and that’s
the very reason I’m stopped so
many times from writing you.
So much to say – and so much in the way…
If it weren’t for that nail, tonight would be just another
missed opportunity to talk with you.… —-> Continue…
My son asked me for a fortune cookie today,
and though I told him they were stale and
unsavory, he wanted one anyway.
It was worth it, because when he opened it up,
this jewel was prize within:
” Take the chance while you
still have the choice.… —-> Continue…
