December 2003
5 posts
Steinbeck
I’ve taken to reading an absolutely wonderful book, Travels with Charley: In Search of America by one of the greatest american authors of all time, John Stenbeck. While I am sure all of you remember the enduring pain of The Grapes of Wrath in high school, this book is an amazing look at our wonderful country. Following are some selected quotes:
When I was very young and the urge to be...
Tis The Season To Gather Around The Ski Lift
*This is classic Warren Miller ranting at his best. This week’s installment from his weekly email column. I love it! Wouldn’t you rather spend christmas on the slopes?*
Tis the season once again for children to give their teachers two weeks off so the teachers can use their vacation time to work in a department store to try to make up the wages they lose by being teachers. The...
The Invitation (a statement on integrity)
*This writing was given to me by my father as his favorite piece ever, I hold it near to my heart. It is one of the most moving and amazing pieces of writing I have ever read. Think. Read. Enjoy.*
It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing.
It doesn’t interest me how old you are....
Quote of the Day
“If we wanted to build a city in the middle of the ocean we wouldn’t have a problem finding the money for it.” - My great friend Parker Rothhammer
Maze.
I am absolutely sure that I am preaching to the choir here. But, has anyone else noticed how ridiculous phone mazes are? You spend a good five minutes routing yourself through various questions related to why you may be calling. While doing this you most likely think: sweet, this is getting me somewhere where I won’t have to explain again why I am calling. But, alas you get a wonderful...