Just getting ready to head to our Nation's Capital tomorrow morning. Looking forward to spending some time in the old haunt and hoping to see some friends while I'm in town.
It's so difficult with all the responsibilities we have to balance work, home, play/family, friends etc and I am more challenged than many when it comes to balance.
Feeling miserable today. The drugs I'm taking for this cold don't seem to be working. I just want to sleep!
Hard to search now...
Friday, September 09, 2005
Monday, September 05, 2005
A Lesson for all Leaders
Recently I made comments about the devastation in the southern US and made reference to a racial injustice - with people of color being faced with the worst and hardest realities. In response, a friend (Who shall remain nameless) sent me an email challenging my point of view. Part of what he wrote is:
"Just to the north and east of New Orleans are communities of all races (particularly white) that have simply been wiped out. I talked with friends from the area this evening and one lady that is a leading government official in Mississippi. She told me they expect the death count to possibly reach as many as 30,000 to 40,000 people…..with these being from all races. The tragedy of New Orleans is not a racial issue, but a sign of a nation’s ill preparedness for disaster. This would be true if it were Halifax or New Orleans. We can simply no longer ignore the threats created by natural or man caused disasters."
As this is a site for differing points of view I felt compelled to share this. It proves the point that opinions based on little or no fact are dangerous if not potentially suicidal! I was wrong and too quick to jump to conclusions based on my liberal, Canadian opinions of the current US adminstration. While i do disagree with many of the decisions made by the current Bush administration I will hold judgement on this current disaster and hope that, with all politics aside, we band together to ensure all those impacted have our love, our support and our commitment for a better tomorrow - for many tomorrows to come.
This is a lesson for all leaders to learn!
"Just to the north and east of New Orleans are communities of all races (particularly white) that have simply been wiped out. I talked with friends from the area this evening and one lady that is a leading government official in Mississippi. She told me they expect the death count to possibly reach as many as 30,000 to 40,000 people…..with these being from all races. The tragedy of New Orleans is not a racial issue, but a sign of a nation’s ill preparedness for disaster. This would be true if it were Halifax or New Orleans. We can simply no longer ignore the threats created by natural or man caused disasters."
As this is a site for differing points of view I felt compelled to share this. It proves the point that opinions based on little or no fact are dangerous if not potentially suicidal! I was wrong and too quick to jump to conclusions based on my liberal, Canadian opinions of the current US adminstration. While i do disagree with many of the decisions made by the current Bush administration I will hold judgement on this current disaster and hope that, with all politics aside, we band together to ensure all those impacted have our love, our support and our commitment for a better tomorrow - for many tomorrows to come.
This is a lesson for all leaders to learn!
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Death Sucks for the Living
I just recieved terrible news that a very dear friend passed away last week after a lengthy illness. Lina was a true gem in every sense of the word and lived life to the fullest. Her passing is a loss for everyone who knew her and for those that never got the chance. She could sniff out those who got "it" immediately and always suffered those who didn't with amazing class.
Lina made me laugh and gave me strength to go on when the consulting business was getting tough. She also played a big part in my changing my life - realizing that my family comes first and that no job, no matter how rewarding, is worth losing the love of those who count on you to be there.
Thanks for your honesty, your guidance and your patience - I am so lucky you came into my life.
I will miss you Lina.
Lina made me laugh and gave me strength to go on when the consulting business was getting tough. She also played a big part in my changing my life - realizing that my family comes first and that no job, no matter how rewarding, is worth losing the love of those who count on you to be there.
Thanks for your honesty, your guidance and your patience - I am so lucky you came into my life.
I will miss you Lina.
A Lazy Day
Last couple of days of vacation and I finally got to catch up on the horrific scene that is New Orleans. Without trying to set off a blaze of controversy, this natural disaster has proven that racial differences still exist within North America and my heart goes out to those that the "powers that be - our Leaders!" seem to have forgotten.
Had an amazing trip and saw true leaders throughout.
First and foremost - Cirque de Soleil -An amazing show! The true leadership demonstrated by every performer (True leaders in their discipline) was amazing.
Next a major league baseball team - where leadership can make the difference between winning and losing (Jays lost!!!)
And then Marine Land where the trainers were able to work with a 10,000 pound killer whale - and through patience and trust - have that animal perform in a completely unnatural environment (I am applauding the leadership - not the unnatural behavior)
I want to remind any viewers (at least 2!!) that the opinions expressed by others (DAD) are not necessarily those of the managers of this site (namely me) Still nice to know someone takes the time to read these rambling thoughts!
Talk to you in a couple of days.
The search will pick up again Tuesday.
M
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