Four Days in November: 50 Years Revisited

Twenty-five years ago this week, being the perfectionist 12-year old kid that I was, I checked the VCR to make sure it was set to record at approximately 8:00 pm Central Standard Time. I knew what I was going to record was going to be a keepsake for archival matter. Last night, I pulled out…

Daytime Memories Part I

Earlier on Monday, I hammered out some thoughts about the pending end of daytime soap operas on television.  As you could probably tell (or not), I have a soft spot for these shows.  I spent a good part of my summers as a kid glued in front of the television.  I remember some of the…

No More Cliffhangers

Housewives couldn’t get through their day without them.  Kids who were at home sick reveled in them.  College kids would crash between classes or study hour to catch up with them.  If you have been away from them, either for a week or 10 years, it usually takes about 10 minutes for you to know…

News and Sports Links – April 14, 2010

I have several projects on the docket and I’ll be out and about on this wet day.  Let us get to the business of finding out what’s going on over the past few days.  Before I do, I want to thank all of you for being patient and allowing me to keep the “Life Disrupted”…

The Health of the Organization

I need help.  I can’t think of another way in putting this out there but I will.  Fundraising and talking is something I have feared for a long time.  I hate asking for money and public speaking is something I can’t do at all.  Marketing, well, I couldn’t market or sell you a lemon torte,…