
Howdy, Partner! What Did You Learn at Your First Job?
Do you remember your first job? Mine was working behind the counter at Roy Rogers, a fast food chain that was popular in the early 80s. I was 16 years old, although I looked 12, and I had just gotten my working papers. I was a cashier and occasionally worked on food...
Read, Write, Pray…My New Year’s Resolutions
Every year without fail I make a list of New Year’s resolutions. Sometimes the list is formal, ranked in order of priority, written down, tacked up where I can see it. Other times I simply make a few silent vows and commit them to memory. Either way, the start of a...
An Angel in a Jeep?
I decided (for once) to be virtuous. Instead of parking in the closest possible spot to the entrance, I parked in the furthest reaches of the lot. After all, I was going to the gym to sweat for an hour. What would be the point of parking right next to the door. Better...
Celebrating 30 Years in Healthcare Marketing
I celebrated a birthday this month. I am older than I have ever been before, and younger than I ever will be again. If I were a man, and President of the United States, I would be considered youthful. But I am neither, so let’s just say I am a “seasoned” healthcare...