How do I write this piece? How do I not? My friend Jennifer recently lost her battle and is now gone. From shock and sadness I knew I needed to write something and set it out for others to read. Many, many people called Jennifer friend. From where you are across the world, I wish... Continue Reading →
Êtes-vous Prêts? Partez!
Are you ready? Go! I remember hearing those words to start nearly all my crew races years ago. Occasionally, a starter used English, but the French was well, French. Loved it. It set my sport apart. I just finished the amazing book and story, The Boys in the Boat. In my last post I... Continue Reading →
Thursday Thought – On Steinbeck’s Birthday
Note: Each Thursday I will post a little something to inspire us to finish the week strong. These Thursday Thoughts will be a quote, poem, piece of music, artwork, or inspirational video. Congratulations, you made it over the hump and let's finish the week together. A sign of our digital times ... we are reminded of... Continue Reading →
The Peace of Wild Things
A favorite poem of mine. Indeed, a prayer. I fall into the words and embrace the meaning. I lay still and for a time I am free. As I stand once more, I am ready to move forward. Move forward indeed. My hope is each of you find poems or other writings that have similar... Continue Reading →
A Perfect Shot of Espresso
Authorship. It is one of the greatest gifts you can give an employee. The sense of ownership in the craft of work. It is responsibility. They own a process, from beginning to end if possible, or at least they own a significant part. Yet always something tangible and recognizable. I was first introduced to this... Continue Reading →
A Symphony of Motion
I recently came across a short film on rowing that I first watched over 30 years ago. It was a time of wood boats and wood oars full of character and life. It was a time too of crew coaches speaking as philosophers. Thanks to YouTube I can add this gem to my blog. I... Continue Reading →
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