Yesterday, April 6th, 2016, Janet and I celebrated 33 years since the State of Indiana officially approved the Articles of Incorporation for our business. Each year round this time, I reflect on all the things that have happened since we…
There are several months in the year that are almost devoid of any sort of annual celebration. We start out strong, though. We have New Year’s Day and Jill’s birthday on January 1st and Valentine’s Day in February, as well…
Last week, we were privileged to renew our friendship with many of the staff at the Greenbrier while, at the same time, making new acquaintances as well. It’s important to understand that Janet and I live our lives expecting miracles…
After the long drive out here to West Virginia, and some time trout fishing, it was apparent to me that I needed a little time in the famous Greenbrier spa. This place has been around since 1778 and became famous…
Janet and I left Carmel this morning, heading east to West Virginia and the Greenbrier. If you have read TBTB for any length of time, you know that our stays at the Greenbrier are somewhat frequent and other than our…
Every year around this time, Janet and I pull out all the income and expense reports from the previous year and start to assemble our paperwork for the accountants to put together our tax returns. It is one of the…
Last week, I did something that I don’t ever recall doing in all my years in business – I put a pen in my pocket without the cap and the ink stained the front of my favorite blue shirt. To be…
Since I am not working quite as much as I used to, I have tried to be more helpful around the house. I am taking over more of the cooking duties and preparing menus. I don’t know if I will…
In our family, we make a big deal about birthdays. And as you know, my birthday was this past Friday. This year, though, was something of a departure from the past. Yes, I was the center of attention, at least…
Today, February 18th, tends to be the most pensive and anticipated day of the year for me. That’s because in a few short hours, as the 19th rolls onto the calendar, I will celebrate another birthday. How odd… It’s like…