30 Day Challenge
Learning from our kids: Day 10
Many years ago, I was the wrestling statistician for my high school wrestling team. I really liked wrestling. We had a great team and took many players to state. This year, some 30 years later, I have a friend who is wrestling. And she’s a girl. 15 years old, 103 pounds and full of spunk. …
Read MoreOuzo: Day 9
I love ouzo. I don’t drink it often, and usually only in Greece. Today it’s a blizzard outside. I’m making ham and beans for dinner. At 1 p.m. I’m raising a glass with Cruzanne who is in Antioch, Illinois. We made my first trip to Greece together. I drink my ouzo cold, two shots over…
Read MoreJerry Hirsch, New Friends: Day 6
Mom and I went to the 140 Character Conference in Kansas. It was a great road trip with my mom. The first night a group of us went out to dinner and Uncle Jerry was there. He’s the organizer Jeff Pulver’s Uncle. Jerry is also a photographer. Sunday came around and everyone had plans. Jerry…
Read MoreWhat Have You Been Up To This Year?
I believe that volunteering pays. Volunteering makes your circle of influence larger, brings you in contact with people you never would have met, sharpens your skills and creates new ones and makes you a more rounded person. You could choose to sit on the couch and watch tv or you could take one day or…
Read MoreSelf: Day Five
Even a dog wags its own tail. I believe it’s important to talk about what you are doing. You never know when you may be an example for someone else. I’m speaking at http://smalltown.140conf.com on Monday November 1. It’s a real honor. I hope that you visit, either in person, or at the live stream. …
Read MoreFriendship: Day 3
I’m speaking at a conference on November 1. http://smalltown.140conf.com It’s a big deal. I found out last night that there is a costume party October 31st for the speakers. 650 feet underground. You’ll see the pictures I’m sure! I have not been to a costume party for over 30 years. I picked up the phone…
Read MoreTelling the local stories: Day Two
I believe we must tell the stories of our history. Begin with your local history. Get involved with the local historical society. Find the old people and ask to hear the stories. Find a way to get those stories on paper or on video. Give your time or your money or both. Get your kids…
Read MoreFamily: Day One
We have many core beliefs and values. The strength of family is one of them for me. Now my family (like most families) has some dysfunction going on. But so what? That’s really life if you think about it. Nothing is perfect, the weirdness makes us stronger and builds our identity. I learned my earliest…
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