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Through my love of writing, I have published two books and have several others in development. The purpose of my books is to help my readers get to where they want to go by offering ideas that have greatly helped me in my life and business.
These posts are written for you. Some are about life and some are about business. Who knows, they may inspire you to tell your own stories about your life and family to your kids and grandkids. Or perhaps they will help you to build your business. Anyway, these are some of the things that inspire me, and I enjoy sharing them with you in the hope that you’ll also find them meaningful. I welcome any suggestions you may have for topics that interest you.
Thank You, Vinnie
Thank You, Vinnie "A man really determines himself by what he does." Vincent Edward Scully Growing up in Los Angeles, Vinnie, as every fan called him, was a major influence in my life. He and the Dodgers moved to LA the year I was born, and his voice and what he said...
Mrs. Winston’s Green Grocery
Mrs. Winston's Green Grocery "Loyal customers, they don't just come back, they don't simply recommend you, they insist that their friends do business with you.” Chip Bell When I saw this sign in Mrs. Winston's Green Grocery, which, by the way has the best salad bar in...
The Fight
The Fight "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." Muhammad Ali The new kid in my seventh grade woodshop class was named Mike. He transferred in mid-semester. Mike was above average in height with long, black hair. I hadn't even spoken to him, when I noticed that...
Mr. Armstrong’s Gift
Mr. Armstrong's Gift "Nothing you do for a child is ever wasted." Garrison Keillor When I was a kid, we knew a handyman whose name was Horace Armstrong but all the kids and adults called him Mr. Armstrong. For quite a while, it didn't even occur to me that he had a...
Spontaneity
Spontaneity "Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game." Michael Jordan When I was a kid, we had a whole lot of fun. I lived on a cul-de-sac...
Zora
Zora “The wise man in the storm prays to God, not for safety from danger, but for deliverance from fear.” Ralph Waldo Emerson When I was nineteen, I was a bus boy at The Magic Pan Restaurant in the Woodland Hills Promenade. They did quite a lunch business, and we were...
Waterskiing
Waterskiing "Work without fun is like peanut butter without jelly." Jase Robertson Years ago, my study group with Matt, Marc, Kevin and me met at Matt’s beach house in Galveston, Texas, for our annual three days of talking about business, life and family. We’ve been...
The Fridge
The Fridge "A penny saved is a penny earned." Benjamin Franklin A few weeks ago, our son was standing in front of the refrigerator with the door open. He gazed at the interior for quite a while, pondering what to have. And then he gazed some more. From the kitchen...
The Catch
The Catch "The most incredible thing about miracles is that they happen." G.K. Chesterson Congratulations to the Houston Astros on winning the World Series! What an exciting Series, heartbreaking, but exciting. I love baseball and could watch any game and enjoy it...a...
The Marathon
The Marathon "Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint you can on it." Danny Kaye One day, hanging out with a few friends in my early thirties, I asked them a question. "How would you like to do something you can tell your grandkids about?" When...