bombs away

bombs away

I love McCall anytime of the year.  That said, Fall could be the most glorious season. Everything is changing colors and the contrasts are striking.  Sit on the deck at Jug Mountain and you see the still green golf course surrounded by fields of orange and brown crops...
Faster Horses

Faster Horses

I have a new appreciation for Henry Ford. American innovation is a large part of our past and potential future success.  Ford is reported to have responded to an inquiry about his customers—”If I had asked my customers what they wanted, they would have said...
Friction

Friction

I learn a bit from Hank each day. This week he asked me what slows him down – I was thinking like a two and a half year old and not doing well with a clever or even logical answer.  Frustrated he finally told me – friction is the culprit. His Grandma Kathy...
Picture This

Picture This

I received a picture from a business associate this week that was captioned “enough said”. It didn’t  help to understand the circumstances but it was clear the outcome was positive and those involved were pleased.  I seem to have more time to reflect...
Golden

Golden

Staying on top  of your game requires dedication.  Whether you watched the Olympic time trial live, saw the highlights or read about her in the Wall Street Journal or USA today–Idaho celebrates  the success of our own Kristin Armstrong.  Kristin Is a role model...
Chicago

Chicago

After many trips to O’Hare airport, I finally had a reason to go to the city. I have the privilege of serving on the Delta Dental of Idaho Board and I attended a board governance training session and an update from the Delta Plans group.  It was an excellent...