Live and Let Live
This week I was in downtown Orlando, busy driving to an appointment and focused on work. As I rounded the curve around Lake Beauty,...
Rejuvenation
I’m a grower at heart. After working for many years in horticultural production and marketing “in my prior life”, I always enjoy an opportunity...
First Things First
It’s really easy to get ahead of yourself. When the adrenaline kicks in, the impulse is to just charge ahead without the required focus...
Pure Dutch
Dik van der Velden was Pure Dutch – and also a one-of-kind friend. Upon hearing that Dik had passed away, I was left in...
Gotcha!
This slang expression has two distinct meanings, one positive and the other decidedly not. Literally, it’s the abbreviated version of “I got you!” When...
Next Best Thing
When it comes to meeting in person, the next best thing……. isn’t. There’s simply no substitute for face-to-face communication to convey content, intent and...
On the Wall
Where do you go to observe the world? Do you have a quiet place from which the view is clear and you’re not bombarded...
Confidence
When you have confidence, others can sense it. They can hear it in your voice, see it in your body language and feel it...





