Archive for September, 2009

Death

September 16th, 2009

My father, at 98+ years is in a hospital, dieing of old age. The family record is 103, but the prognosis is Dad won’t be alive tomorrow, when I wake up. I give thanks for all he gave me, and for all HE still provides. May all of you walk in peace, and take just [...]

Scouts

September 9th, 2009

I was an Explorer Scout.  Many badges. But they went away along with the corner in J.C. Penney dedicated to Scouting. Coming back from ‘Nam, uniforms were not popular, and “Scouting” had turned into another plastic program; fancy digs, no performance. I ask all former scouts to reply and respond. Collecting your names is important, [...]

Systems are for People!

September 3rd, 2009

You always hear about how “We’re implementing this system”, or “They have a system…”, but do you realize that you have a system, in fact LOTs of systems that help or hinder you every moment of your life. Some people try to organize and manage their systems using day-planners, daily to-do lists, electronic “organizers” and [...]