We finally found out why almost all zippers on everything we own have the letters “YKK” molded on them! The YKK stands for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha (say that five times fast). In 1934 Tadao Yoshida founded Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha (translated Yoshida Industries Limited). This company is now the worlds foremost zipper manufacturer … making about [...]
The rain started early this morning. A slow, soft drizzle, but with evident undertones that it intended to get harder. Almost warning us to take cover. We sat next to her bed. Counting the seconds between her breathes, 5 seconds, she lay asleep; 7 seconds; no movement but her chest rising and falling; 12 seconds, [...]
As children growing up, we trusted everything our parents told us. In our very tiny, wide-open, and impressionable eyes they were gods whose knowledge and vision transcended everything. Our parents seemed to know when we were sneaking around in every corner of the house, they knew when we weren’t sleeping under the covers and pretending to [...]
What would you think if someone told you: Do the right thing because your life may depend on it. Or more accurately, that you better start making better decisions because it is a matter of life and death. This may sound like something an over protective parent would tell their child) but in reality it’s [...]
I have encountered three metaphors for what most people call the ‘work-life balance’ issue. These are: juggling, keeping multiple plates spinning on sticks, and surfing. Each has its strengths and flaws. All share in common the problems that arise from calling the whole thing a ‘balance’ problem in the first place, but the ‘balance’ point of view has some merits.
Imagine a retirement where you could have an extra $1million to $3 million in the bank with basically no effort. Now imagine telling your kids that you aren’t going to send them to college. And, you go on, you want them to immediately start a business or get to work as soon as they finish [...]
You know, normally I don’t like being around, or seeing the work of, interesting people — because that means I have to be interesting. But I ran across this photostream on Flickr, and it means I have to be interesting now … The imagery that this photographer ( a 17 year old photographic prodigy from [...]
I know, I know … dog owners world wide are up in arms over this statement. How dare he say that? MY DOG is the BEST dog … ever. What does he know?! Starting with my deepest apologies, and with great respect to every wonderful canine out there, allow me explain my reasoning for this [...]
