In one of the few classes I was told to check in on rather than facilitate for work this week, the presenter briefly touched on the “Healthy Mind Platter” concept. I like it. Read more here: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/your-brain-work/201106/announcing-the-healthy-mind-platter
Kevin is a really nice guy, and we work for the same company in very different capacities… last night at a trade show the company we work for puts on I told him about Emma and her fascination with Winter the Dolphin. He got all excited and said – “Wait! Let’s make her a picture! I have the tail!”
So this is for Emma. Love you baby, and Mr. Kevin thinks that you’re pretty special! I agree!
Winter's Tail... 
Took a run, mapped it, and linked it here… seeing if it works…
I’ve taught Leadership and Management in one way shape or form for the last twenty years… Loved this article I found in my RSS feed recently. The crux is that leadership is exactly what our elected officials DON’T do… (The whole article is here.)
When planning your career, avoid these pitfalls, behaviors evidenced by many elected officials:
- In all things, look for money first. Listen to people with money, respond to people with money, justify your actions around money. Worth noting that 47% of those in Congress (House and Senate) are millionaires–an even greater percentage than those that are lawyers.
- Embrace the fact that you don’t know what you’re talking about. Aspire to run systems you don’t understand.
- Compromise over the important issues, but dig in and fight forever over trivia. Continue reading
Minimalist utensil...
Found this amazing example of a watchmaker’s craft the other day. Would be a shame to put this timepiece in to a case!
When I found that one above, I looked for another… And found this example as well… Amazing!
I have always loved the design simplicity of one handed watches. Too rich for my blood, but I really enjoy the design/image/art of this photo. I have added a new category here titled”design” that I will use to post things that catch my eye from a design perspective…
Botta Designs - UNO watch.
Holidays are for baking! Suzie is an incredible baker, and has the cutest help!
Genealogy and family history were something I grew up with – my extended family is very proud of our Swedish roots. With the help if some documents that an older Swede third or fourth cousin did in the 70′s and early 80′s we have traced our history back a few hundred years.
I realized the other day that even with three brothers and one half brother, my father is the only one with sons (my brother and I) wholly related to/descended from my grandfather… and thus, my sons are the last two true blood related Strand males carrying my grandfather’s name – at least until they have sons of their own.
No pressure guys.
If you don’t know the names of the guys who pick up your trash, but do know the names of missionaries in exotic and exciting places that your church supports, then??
Just wondering…
Found this guy’s helmet cam version of the Warrior Dash… pretty good! This was the course we ran…
