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I have been posting to this blog every day since 2005.
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It’s just a park.
I was walking with a client to a restaurant for dinner when she pointed at Read More
Some good customer service news
Over the past month, I’ve written about some unfortunate customer service situations related to hotels. Read More
Wedding anniversary #19
Yesterday, Elysha and I celebrated 19 years of marriage by taking a two-day getaway to Read More
Not a hippo
A month ago, one of my former students, for whom English is a second (and Read More
Fruit cocktail eaten. Promise kept.
Del Monte Foods, the 138-year-old company best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, has Read More
The insidiuous nature of posthumous awards
Major League Baseball commissioner Paul Manfred has revoked the permanent ineligibility of banned baseball players Read More
Count your blessings, and sometimes, keep your mouth shut.
Many years ago, I was standing at the copy machine at my school, waiting as Read More
A mistake is an opportunity to impress. Holiday Inn doesn’t understand this.
I had the pleasure of spending yesterday in Pittsburgh with an incredible company that owns Read More
Peanut butter and tuna fish sandwich: MY INVENTION
Marco Sumayao of Chowhound writes about the peanut butter and tuna fish sandwich: “The origins Read More
My Stories
As an author, podcaster, and performer, my life is a series of stories that continue to unfold. Dive into my books, explore insightful articles, read daily musings on my blog, watch engaging videos, and tune into my podcasts. Each format offers a unique slice of my narrative adventure.
