inspiration: Living Outside the Box!
- 02/25/07 05:26 PM
Approximately two years after I was born, in June of 1967, the Beatles released their famous song, "All You Need is Love". This was the context; racial tensions were super heating in the United State and the Vietnam War was creating a quagmire with fading hopes for a peaceful resolution. A nasty tussle over oil and land engulfed Africa's most strategically important and populous county, Nigeria on the West coast of Africa in the Biafran war in which millions lost their lives and Israel launched the 6 day War under threat from its neighbors. Against this backdrop, the message of the song seemed incongruous and naive. Was all we … (4 comments)
inspiration: Blogging Lessons from American Idol.
- 02/25/07 06:26 AM
I just finished watching the New Season opening for American Idol with my kids. (We taped it) Minniapolis was the setting for future idol hopefuls to preen their skills before the judges. As a converted Idol fan, courtesy of my teenagers, we were all in stitches with some of the contestants desperate antics and obvious delusion about their skill set and blatant lack of talent. A comment that was reiterated frequently by the judges was, "you don't sound like yourself" . There were also an amazing number of hopeful contestants in Minneapolis who seemed to loose their voices; one going so far as to … (17 comments)
inspiration: Journey Through the Web...From Websites to Blogging.
- 02/10/07 10:14 AM
Approximately 12 years ago, I began my real estate career. In short order, I became the owner of a computer, bought a separate Compaq notebook, purchased a cell phone which took up 25% of my purse space, carried a beeper which was perpetually on, and uploaded my first website. The website project was a computer/business project created by my cousin who was studying business and IT in university. He needed a project for a grade and I wanted to explore the world of computing as inexpensively as possible. This short lived partnership in which my FTP uploads didn't work properly and the website was … (1 comments)
inspiration: Transforming the Nature of the Transaction! PART 2
- 12/28/06 09:53 AM
Transformational Building- Continuation of "Transforming the Nature of the Transaction! Locating a builder was easy, selecting the right one to take on a custom home project was infinitely more complicated. The Grand Rapids Home Builders Association on-line at http://www.hbaggr.com/ was a great starting point. The site is full of great information about the homebuilding process as well as the names of several builders and other subcontractors who specialize in custom home design and construction. Through our real estate network of contacts, we had met several builders and compared notes to decide on whom to approach. Ed & Penny were also hard at work, … (0 comments)
inspiration: Transforming the Nature of the Transaction!
- 12/13/06 12:39 PM
I relish the opportunity to stop by the upscale eatery in Macys when I am in the southwest side of the city. Through my frequent visits, I have developed a relationship with the Manager, Margaret who runs one of the best deli/cafes in Grand Rapids. Anyway, my appreciation for good food and tasteful presentation led from general acknowledgement and pleasantries to a conversation about Margaret's dream. She wanted a house on the lake. Now in Michigan, the term "on the water" can be debatable. I've seen homes advertised on ponds that were breeding grounds for mosquitoes referred to as your own … (1 comments)
inspiration: The Art of Giving
- 12/12/06 12:08 PM
The Art of Giving The frenzy of activity that marks the month of December is unmatched. End of year parties and activities, gift buying, and holiday shopping can rapidly merge into an experience which is taxing and depleting emotionally, physically and financially. In our desire to give materially, we are unaware of the toll that we unconsciously exact on our spirits and our bodies. The truth is that wholesome giving cannot be primarily defined as a material activity although it may manifiest in a physical material form such as money or gifts. In its highest context, giving is a spiritual activity which can manifest … (1 comments)
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Approximately two years after I was born, in June of 1967, the Beatles released their famous song, "All You Need is Love". This was the context; racial tensions were super heating in the United State and the Vietnam War was creating a quagmire with fading hopes for a peaceful resolution. A nasty tussle over oil and land engulfed Africa's most strategically important and populous county, Nigeria on the West coast of Africa in the Biafran war in which millions lost their lives and Israel launched the 6 day War under threat from its neighbors. Against this backdrop, the message of the song seemed incongruous and naive. Was all we … (4 comments)
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