Ah, Russian soldiers. They have such a way with their warring
Category: Remembrance
Small Expectations
I was reminded this week that daily life is made up of small expectations that give one comfort
Waving Goodbye: Remembering President George H. W. Bush
A summer day and I was working from home. The windows were open and on a summer breeze, I heard the faint slicing of blades through the air above. Choppers. Not one—that usually meant the Coast Guard. Several. I knew who was coming. Quickly I made myself presentable: a quick straightening of my outfit and … Continue reading Waving Goodbye: Remembering President George H. W. Bush
In loving memory of “Rev”
This afternoon I will be attending the memorial service of a dear friend and life-influencer, Rev. Merle (Skip) Pimentel. He died on November 21, 2018. bit.ly/2SqSs9b Let me tell you how I first met Rev. Pimentel. As a teen, my family had just moved to Ipswich, and as with all our other moves, my parents … Continue reading In loving memory of “Rev”
The Art of Negotiation: The story of “Eau de Grunt”
One of the many things I learned from my father was the fine art of negotiation. I like that word, “negotiation,” but unfortunately it has been replaced by the trending “conflict resolution” phrase which, I feel, immediately puts the process in a hostile position by using the word “conflict”. So, although my LinkedIn profile shows … Continue reading The Art of Negotiation: The story of “Eau de Grunt”
A Little Off Plum 