Ever stolen anything? This question was asked on a Securities Exchange Commission questionnaire, and after some thought, I answered “Yes” with a short explanation.
Tag: Life Lessons
Who’s in Charge Here?
With their mother close by, a good friend asked two young brothers a question and got one profound answer.
The Gift of a Six-Pack
Whether it’s marketing for business or simply remembering a friend, dropping by a gift of a six-pack of varied liquid products can make a positive impact. A few days before the busy Internal Revenue Service deadline of April 15, I dropped off an unexpected gift for an accountant friend of mine. He … Continue reading The Gift of a Six-Pack
Polishing Rocks
My friend was humbled in the last 4,000 feet of a hike up Pikes Peak with his wife and friends. Sitting on his back patio, my friend, Ben, and I talked about his family and the specifics of one hike. It was up the 14,115 feet to the top of America’s Mountain, Pikes Peak, in … Continue reading Polishing Rocks
A Town with One Traffic Light
An ice storm stopped my travel through North Central Texas and gave me an opportunity to visit with a stranger. As my mother’s health began to decline, the number of driving trips from Colorado Springs, Colorado to Nacogdoches, Texas increased. At age 84 her enlarged heart capacity was at 15%. She lived alone in her … Continue reading A Town with One Traffic Light