When airplane passengers fear unexpected turbulence, they usually look at a flight attendant’s face for reassurance. Obviously, flight attendants know more than passengers. They’re experienced, trained, and have access to more information. Ditto this scenario for cancer. We trust oncologists to know more than ourselves. It’s easy to admit powerlessness when you lack skills to solve the problem. However, [...]
Misfit Coffee Tea Baggers
By November 18, 2011
I was using my Misfits coffee mug to tea bag this morning when I decided “coffee mug” was offensive to tea bags. Therefore, I changed the name coffee mug… to hot beverage mug. I was unable to change feelings or intent, but, the combination of letters used for description is different. More importantly, I was heard, I had power and…I [...]
What is the President’s Job
By October 4, 2011
If you want to know the President’s job, I highly recommend asking a child. I don’t push my political opinions on my children, as I want them to think for themselves. Of course, they know our family has been in America since the early 1600′s but that’s not why they have an opinion or love [...]
Republican Debates: Tactless Politics Bad for Swingers
By September 15, 2011
Tactless politics ran rampant in Monday night’s Republican debates. It seemed the goal was “How to Insult Friends + Influence Voters.” The debate provided an excellent example of how to throw colleagues under the bus. If candidates are campaigning to irritate swing voters then they should package their product and open an EBay store immediately. Am I the only one who remembers former President Bill Clinton’s [...]
GOP Campaign Manager Tips
By September 8, 2011
This isn’t a political post, it’s about reach. If you don’t know the difference go here. Tips for a GOP campaign manager: Michele Bachman looks like she’s planned her exit strategy. If she plans on running, she needs to grab the podium like someone ready to take charge. Bachman also needs to reserve her smile [...]
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