Miss Cellaneous

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Sometimes there is a topic that is near and dear to me. Sometimes I just need to get something off my chest. Meet Miss Cellaneous. She is the one who I speak to when I write these. She never really fit into a category. But, she likes to hear me out on varying subjects. I hope you will join us…

#Prouddad, #Service, #Simplicity

March 25, 2013 in Miss Cellaneous with 6 Comments
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The Author: Tall One In Red

This is a copy of the last blog written by a student from the Brook Hill School who went to Uganda over spring break.  It also happens to be my 16 year old son, Jake.

I may be biased, but this is better than anything I have ever written.

See what K.I.S.S.  means to a 16 year old.

#Prouddad

Simplicity In Rwemikoma

PCM Ministries

Today’s student perspective comes from Jake:

Time slows down in Africa. Emmy D comes to pick us up at least 45 minutes later than the agreed upon time every day, if we are lucky. Some of the Type A’s around here are annoyed at least somewhat by this, however, when you take a step back, it is quite refreshing. Continue Reading…

Preparing to Leave My Job

February 1, 2013 in Miss Cellaneous with 2 Comments
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What's Next?

Recently, I spoke with a friend who decided he needed a change.  He has been very successful in his industry for more than a decade.  But, what was once a passion has become a J. O. B.

Statistics show he is not alone.  Gallup’s engagement data tells us that 70% of American’s are disengaged at work.  Further, other recent data shows that 60% of employees plan to pursue a new job when the economy improves.

In 2011, I stepped away from a 20 year career and began a new life.  There are two questions I recommend you answer before you leave a decent job. Continue Reading…

Bad-Old Habits Vs. Good-New Habits

January 18, 2013 in Miss Cellaneous with 0 Comments
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Exchanging Habits

I used to swear a lot, drink too much and eat Buffalo wings for a meal 3-4 times a week.  Today I rarely swear, have a beer occasionally with a meal, and eat Buffalo wings once in a blue moon. Continue Reading…

I Know Your Motives!

January 7, 2013 in Miss Cellaneous with 2 Comments
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I Know Your Motives!

I know why you said what you said!  I know why you did what you did!  I am able to diagnose your motives.  Because I believe I know your motives, I am sure you are the problem and not something else–like me!

These are all lies.  But, they are lies that we easily fall into.  I’ve done it.  I have been sure of someone’s motives.  Have I ever been right?  Maybe.  Continue Reading…

3 Reasons People Don’t Change

December 10, 2012 in Miss Cellaneous with 4 Comments
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Will You Change?

It had been almost five years since I had seen my West Point classmate.  I always enjoyed seeing him.  We have a common bond all academy graduates have.  But, after our first hour together, he said something that rocked my world.

“Dave, you haven’t changed a bit.”

I smiled and secretly hoped he was talking about my pant size.  Continue Reading…

Soccer Moms—Stop Letting Your Kids Beg

October 29, 2012 in Miss Cellaneous with 0 Comments
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Don't Ask The Kids To Beg

I love sports.  I love youth sports.  I love what sports teaches kids.  Unfortunately, youth sports can also be a place where young athletes are exposed to the wrong lessons in life.

A previous post on this page even addresses another aspect of youth sports: trophies. But a new phenomenon in youth sports makes me crazy.   Placing young athletes at street corners to beg for financial support! Continue Reading…

Hint: Take Longer Vacations

October 10, 2012 in Miss Cellaneous with 2 Comments
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Triple Your Rest By Doubling Your Vacation

Have you ever returned from vacation and not felt rested?  Is it the activities? The travel involved? The people you are vacationing with?  Or perhaps it is how many days you take off from vacation.

That was my problem.  I discovered a way to ensure I got real rest on vacation.  Here is my thought process on vacation.  Try it and see if you don’t come back more rested.

Continue Reading…

Communication: To Speak or To Be Heard?

September 7, 2012 in Miss Cellaneous with 1 Comment
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Goal: To Speak or To Be Heard

If I just want to speak then no thought is needed.  I can just let her rip!  If I want to be heard, then I must pay attention to what words I say and how I present them.

I was reading an article on communication recently.  The article gave me some good tips for changing my style to meet the needs of my audience.

In the comments section, another reader felt that changing his style was a cop out.  He described himself as someone who did not hold back.  As a result, people saw him as too aggressive or even caustic.  Continue Reading…

3 Disciplines For Being Productive Versus Busy

September 5, 2012 in Miss Cellaneous with 4 Comments
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Busy Bee

“Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates.  There is plenty of movement but you never know if it is going forward, backward or sideways.”

-H. Jackson Brown

Me:  “Hey Laura.  How are things going?”

Laura:  “It’s been a busy week Dave.  I’ve been running non-stop since Monday.”

I always want to surround myself with talented high-energy people.  These people energize me.  But, they can also wear me out.  Why?  Because many believe that doing a lot of STUFF makes a difference.  Continue Reading…

Penn State: Character Trumps Competence

August 20, 2012 in Miss Cellaneous with 6 Comments
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Character Rules

The tragedy of what happened at Penn State has been well covered in the news.  There are so many lessons that can be derived from what we know about that situation.

But, perhaps the biggest lesson we can all learn is how character trumps competence.  No level of past or present competence will make up for a failure in character. Continue Reading…

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