Chances are good that you were expecting something about Halloween this evening. Well, while that's something of an interesting topic, it so happens that tonight also marks my writing of the 200th post for Transitions by The Book. What makes…
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Well, we're finally home and recovering from our trip our west to San Diego last week. We headed home on Saturday after having brunch with a client of mine who just happened to be in San Diego at the same…
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Last Friday evening, I returned to Carmel from an afternoon on the south side of Indy, and on the way back, I stopped to pick up dinner for the family - including Carter and Cooper, two of our grandchildren. Throughout…
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When I was back in seminary, I met a pastor by the name of Tim Boyd. He was, and is, a great guy who pastors a church west of Indianapolis in North Salem, IN. He is married and has a…
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Well, this morning I headed out at 8:00 a.m., and after numerous delays, I am once again in Westfield, NJ. Those of you who are devoted readers know that I make this trip every 60 days or so, and it…
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It's late, and I've been at it all day. For some reason, I am not quite tired yet. I'm sure that will change in a little while, but I've been thinking about something I heard earlier today. Now don't expect…
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Well, today's the day.... ten years since the greatest terrorist attacks on American soil. Of course, there was also Pearl Harbor.... and I don't mean to diminish that horrific event at all; however, it happened before Hawaii became a state. And…
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Recently, I have been involved in an unusual number of conference calls. And I am getting involved in several other opportunities with clients that will require hours of phone calls and a huge number of email communications. In fact, last…
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One hundred ten years ago today, on Sept. 6, 1901, the 25th President of the United States, William McKinley, was shot twice by a disillusioned ex-factory worker named Leon Czolgosz. The President had been attending a function where well-wishers were…
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Well, tomorrow is Labor Day and as I was thinking about what to write about, I decided to go back to the beginning and explore the origins of work; and why most of us struggle with the necessity of doing…
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