What’s YOUR Superpower?
Yes, I still believe in super heroes! In a quick straw poll of the members of my household on what superpower they would want if given the opportunity, I was…
Do Ask, Do Tell!
Dave knew that when he told me I couldn’t do something, I’d work even harder to prove that I could do it. He was a great supervisor. It was easy…
Turn Off The Flash
Abby (my youngest daughter) walked over to me and said, “Dad, that is Jenny’s grandma” and, very stealthily, nodded in the direction of an elderly woman waiting (like we were)…
Have a Donut Policy
WHAT!? Why didn’t I know this? My door is always open! Recently, I heard from a former student and he relayed to me how, in a staff meeting, his new…
We Wanna Know!
As Marcellus Wallace said to Butch in Pulp Fiction, “We don’t want to think, we want to know.” Larry was a great guy to work for. He was, quite frankly,…
Are You A Deckplate Leader?
My first two years in the Navy were less than productive. As a young 18 year old, I was loud, obnoxious, and thought many things were funny that my supervisors…
Sweatpants Lie To You
Oh, sweatpants, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways! I love your comfort. I love your flexibility. I love the way you let me be free and…
How To Make Your Own Luck
As I crossed the bridge on my way from the train station to the college, the comedic irony of the situation made me burst into laughter. At the end of…
Give People a Choice
With our business being complete and coffee remaining in our cups, our conversation turned to children. With each of us having multiple children, Eliz and I always have many stories…