Perspectives
Uninsurable
by Virginia Reames Commercial Lines Manager/Agent, The Policy Center Nobody ever really thinks too much about insurance. It may cross your mind when you get a bill or if you have a claim. Maybe you think about it when you have to get your agent to send out certificates when you bid a job, or [...]
Me and Dillard, Volume 2, Issue 2
The aroma of hot biscuits, ham, and gravy woke me up. I looked out the window and couldn’t see anything but a whole lot of dark. There wasn’t a clock where I slept, so I got up and went to the gravy. Aunt Beulah knew something about making biscuits and gravy, and even though I [...]
Trenching and excavation safety, Volume 2, Issue 2
Part three: Soil Classification Sadly, as many as 400 workers are killed and several thousand workers are seriously injured in trenches and excavations across the U.S. each year. One reason: Many people forget the weight of soil. The Facts: One cubic foot of soil weighs between 90 and 140 pounds. A cubic yard of soil [...]
Master of Zing, Volume 2, Issue 2
That turned out to be the real reason both of the business men moved their offices into our building. When Ed first looked at office space in our building, he mentioned several things that were wrong with his current location. We negotiated for him to rent space and then to my pleasant surprise, his buddy [...]
Generation Why, Volume 2, Issue 2
Before we get into the topic of this article, I want to bring Eric Chester’s book, Getting Them To Give A Damn to your attention. Chester specializes in helping employers work with their Generation Y employees, and he coined the phrase “Generation Why” to refer to this age group. You will want to read his [...]
The doctor is in… Volume 2, Issue 2
Finding our acorn An acorn holds within it the promise of a vibrant oak tree but no potential for an apple tree. As I read these words and pondered the message, I thought you might enjoy it as well. The challenge for us is to find “our acorn” and develop into a beautiful tree. The [...]
We need to be curious like a child
I recently read an account of a young woman (we’ll call her Sarah) who won her fight with stage four cancer. Since having cancer was a new experience, Sarah decided to use it as her teacher. Sarah had her moments of screaming her anger and frustration, but she concentrated on learning about herself and being a better person as the result of her experience. Now cured, Sarah credits being a good student as a contributing factor to her success.
Publisher’s Perspective, Volume 2, Issue 1
The story has oft been told about what happened at the Seattle Special Olympics some time back. Nine contestants, all physically or mentally challenged, assembled at the starting line for the 100-yard dash. At the gun, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with a relish to run the race to the finish and win.
Do you need a gardener?
The pharmacist looked up to see the little boy standing at the drug counter in front of him. He wasn’t dressed very well but wore a big smile. “How can I help you, son?” the pharmacist asked. “May I use your phone?” the boy inquired. He didn’t recognize the boy as being from the neighborhood. He obviously wasn’t from a wealthy family; he didn’t have a cell phone.
From the Desk of Paul Blouin, Volume 2, Issue 1
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