Clear vision, shaky lens
I truly admire JCPenney's CEO Ron Johnson; I really do. I admire his risk-taking, his emphasis on innovation, and the high level of importance he puts on brand. I recognize him for the visionary he is, but I sadly must admit that his current JCP vision is fuzzy. Since assuming leadership of JCPenney, Johnson sought... Continue Reading →
Take a good look at yourself in the mirror. As if you were an alien from another planet viewing the human form for the first time, truly examine yourself. Look yourself in the eyes, trace the wrinkles on your face, outline your changing hairline, feel the softness of your cheeks, watch yourself breathe in and... Continue Reading →
Who do you think you are? Perhaps, when answering this, you object to the very nature of the question since this is no guessing game; you know who you are! You know your core beliefs, your wants and desires, what you would and wouldn't fight for, who is and isn't trustworthy, what thrills you, what... Continue Reading →
John Steinbeck had it all wrong, the Grapes of Wrath are located directly to my left in an opened, dormant bottle of wine ironically named 'The Grapes of Galilee.' I don't blame Steinbeck for this error since I assume he could afford wine from the premium sections but the fact remains that these bottled grapes... Continue Reading →
"Do not let your left hand know what your right hand does, for it is not worth knowing." Henry Thoreau Why do I mini-golf, play hockey, throw frisbee and open jars with my left hand when I am totally right handed? With the exception of holding a drink, I honestly can't do any other solo-hand... Continue Reading →
"Somebody That I Used To Know - Old School Computer Remix" bd594 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkaUsBwe0fo&feature=BFa&list=UU-IeuGVruu8p-mH7OyNIbWg Just when you think you've heard it all, some creative genius goes out creates a masterpiece that is as unexpected as it is amazing. YouTube user bd594, who has posted 20+ videos to date, took the instantly recognizable Gotye hit "Somebody that... Continue Reading →
When was the last time you saw a homeless Amish person? The Amish, unlike the The United States of America they live in, are a collective unit whose bond transcends the individualistic society that surrounds it. With a lifestyle that emphasizes familial relationships, religion, and community, the Amish take care of one another. By shunning... Continue Reading →
We spend our lives desperately trying to remain relevant, so we attempt to learn from the past while living in the present while hoping to be part of the future - it's exhausting. It is so easy to be outdated, forgotten, and left behind that it takes serious work just to stay in the now... Continue Reading →
When was the last time you were high? When was the last time you were a state of sustained euphoria? Being high has obvious connotations but all high states revolve around some form of substance intoxication. This begs an obvious question: what is your substance? Let's backtrack for a second. When you were a kid,... Continue Reading →
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