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Jul 28th

Pareto Principle

Pareto Principle According to the theory… principle: 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes economy: 80% of income in Italy went to 20% of the population business: 80% of sales comes from 20% of clients (and conversely, 80% of the work comes from the bottom 20% of sales) My personal interpretation… personal: […]

Jul 13th

Rushing Can Be Thoughtless

In our fast-paced world, we sometimes forget to slow down. Lynn Gaertner-Johnston found this on her recent vacation and cites examples of this in professional settings. Here is the one I see the most often. Although they know a proposal deadline is coming, they delay working on it, then scream to the finish. They make […]

Jun 24th

Another One Bites the Dust

Today, I resigned from my little volunteer job with BIBA (buybrazos.com) A few months ago, I was asked to help with some things. I was adamant then—and have remained so at every turn since—that I’m willing to help behind-the-scenes, but that I’m not willing to be on the board or attend meetings. There have been […]

Jun 21st

When you’re next at the deli counter….

Years ago, a then-boyfriend who worked at a radio station made me a mix recording. It was special/different because he had access to a mixer (oooohhhh fade ins and fade outs loooong before the likes of iTunes!!) and he included several comedian/comedienne shorts that the station had received for use during breaks and in between […]

Jun 19th

If It Wasn’t for Texas

Sometimes George Strait knows just the thing to say…. There wouldn’t be no Alamo No Cowboys in the Super Bowl No “Lonesome Dove”, No “Yellow Rose” If it wasn’t for Texas. I wouldn’t be a Willie fan Nobody would swim the Rio Grand I wouldn’t be an American If it wasn’t for Texas. Fort Worth […]

Jun 9th

What a STAR!

Michael Stribling‘s reality TV debut and watch party was amazing. After some technical difficulties on my end [1], I got some great shots of Michael and the reactions of some of his friends and family. The party was packed, filling two rooms at Ozona and spilling over to the patio at times. Michael introduced me […]

May 27th

Help in Spirit

To strive for a better world, I believe in a society that is non-judgmental; I believe we have to stand up for those not in our own demographics. To that end, I run a §501(c)(3) queer-straight alliance called Brazos Valley QueSt. Last night, with the love of her life and their best friend just inside […]