’ve always had an aversion to things that go “on and on.” In music, think Brucker. In authors, think Robert Lewis Stevenson. With academics and clergy – think of any one of them you’ve ever known.
- He was and still is famous
- He was reliable
- His music is life changing
- He was German and wore a wig
- He “sired” over 20 children
- St. Thomas Church at Leipzig is always cold
ere’s what it says online at Amazon, but I’d take it with a grain of salt. Except for the cover which has a photo of the world’s most famous cymbals by the world’s most famous cymbal-makers:
I once took a trip near the coast (of Ireland)
To a city with not much to boast. (Limerick)
Its main claim to fame
Was a pub by the name
Of “Angela ‘s Ashes on Toast. “(with apologies to Frank McCord)
ob Chernow: a bullish futurist, who, in response to my “three attempts at haikus” in the September Olive, sent me a “true haiku.”
he world of nail polish is a vibrant and colorful one, not just in terms of shades, but also when it comes to the names assigned to those shades. It’s safe to say that the names of nail polish colors often border on the absurd and whimsical, leaving many of us wondering just how creative or outlandish they can get. Let’s dive into the realm of nail polish nomenclature and explore why some might consider it utterly ridiculous.
arlier this month (March 2017), David, my son for almost 47 years and my business partner for eight, formally announced his affiliation with The Family Business Consulting Group. While that possibility was a topic of discussion between us for more than a year, it really “hit home” with his e-letter. When I saw the first draft of his letter, it looked great. The next day, I thought there should be a few edits, and then came the final draft. With a smile, I told him it looked like the old bull was going out to pasture. As we talked, David suggested it wasn’t about the message looking like the old bull was heading out to pasture, but about my feeling like the old bull was heading out to pasture. Wow, what an eyeopener!
