What do I mean when I say I’m a Christian? Read more »

Well, if everybody’s in sales, including parents, perhaps we’d better talk about what that means. Lots of people think selling is no more than a hustle to separate people from their money. And some salespeople sure do seem to think that’s the case. But not the smart ones.

Smart sellers explain how the information, service or product they offer can enhance their customer’s life. They tell the prospect the benefits of the offer, helping them understand how it fills their needs. They create, to used a tired expression, a win-win situation.

So how does this apply to parenting? Read more »

I just finished another energy-sapping, frustration-producing go-around with software support. Guy named Allen from Corel. Allen has attitude issues. Read more »

You want to help the people in Myanmar and China? Well, get the biggest bang for your buck by giving to The Salvation Army. They’ve been working in both countries–building schools, bringing medical help, and caring for souls for years. Read more »

Oh, gloryosky me! Now all three presidential possibilities are touting global warming. They even insist there’s science behind it, which amounts to the “fact” that the carbon dioxide we breath out causes no harm, CO2 from cow (et al) flatulence causes no harm, and so on down the list. Apparently, in their lexicon at least, the only bad CO2 comes from fossil fuels, small percentage of the world’s CO2 though that may be. Read more »