As I write this, I’ve just come from a meeting where we couldn’t get the laptop to sync with the large monitor in the conference room. Stop me if you’ve heard this one. Continue reading “Push a Button”
“No.” Hahahahaha!
My wife texted me the other day and asked me to pick up a chicken and some salad on the way home. My reply was one word: “No.” Here’s why that’s funny. Continue reading ““No.” Hahahahaha!”
My New Favorite Saying
I was at an agency a while ago, trying my hand at pleasing one of their clients. I worked hard and wrote what we all agreed was not only great stuff, but also just what the client was looking for. But I failed. The client hated it. Continue reading “My New Favorite Saying”
Call Me Dave
There’s an older gentleman at church that we used to sit near every week. I’ll call him Frank. Because that’s his name. He, on the other hand, calls me Dave. Continue reading “Call Me Dave”
Emails from Goofus and Gallant
I got two emails the other day that reminded me of how important every interaction is with every customer. In both cases, I was the customer. Continue reading “Emails from Goofus and Gallant”
Paul is Traveling Tonight On a Plane
As a writer, I especially appreciate the lyrics of a song. There are so many talented lyricists, but my favorites are Jackson Browne and Bernie Taupin. I acknowledge Bob Dylan’s greatness as a lyricist, but frankly, I find so many of them nonsensical that he’s not a favorite of mine. I’m sure it’s because they’re so far beyond me that I can’t appreciate them. Yeah, that’s it. Continue reading “Paul is Traveling Tonight On a Plane”
Speaking When Spoken To
When you’re at a place full-time, you have a little leeway as to how hard you can argue with your co-workers. If you’re a jerk on occasion, they’ll usually put up with it. Sort of like Olympic scoring. Throw out the low and the high score, and you’re judged on your average. Continue reading “Speaking When Spoken To”
719
The more observant of you will have noticed that I schedule my posts to publish at 7:19 a.m. Why that time? And why am I telling you this on 7/19? Continue reading “719”
You Can’t Fire Me, I Quit!
They say you should never quit a job in anger. On the contrary, I can’t recommend it highly enough. It was truly one of the most satisfying things I’ve ever done in my life. Continue reading “You Can’t Fire Me, I Quit!”
Announcing New Reduced Hours!
As you know, I’ve never started a blog. So I wasn’t sure what to expect. What I’ve found is that I’m having fun, and I’ve heard from many readers who say they’re enjoying it too, and I’m glad. I’d like more fun to be my contribution to the world. Continue reading “Announcing New Reduced Hours!”