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Merry Christmas

December 24, 2010

Every year since my daughters were very small, I’d bring them to the office on Christmas Eve. I’d let them draw or play or set them up with some task to help out around the office. By noon I’d be done for the day and we’d all go to lunch together, and then head for [...]

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Writing Assignment: A Letter To Santa

December 17, 2010

For many of us, our first writing assignment is composing a letter to Santa Claus. Over the years many of us stop, for one reason or another, but it remains a useful exercise. A good letter to Santa should include the standard attributes of a personal letter, but also include a justification of your behavior [...]

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Join The Party!

December 15, 2010

December continues to be a busy, busy month. I’m trying to follow my own advice, but so far, without much success. But what the hell - I deserve a break and so do you. Penny and I are getting together today for our office holiday party. You’re invited to take the day off, too. To [...]

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The Art Of No: Holiday Edition

November 8, 2010

My recent article, Divide Your Attention – Say No To Others, Say No To Yourself, connected with a lot of people. I think it’s an especially important topic as we enter the holiday season. In the past few years the holidays seem to start with Halloween, kick into gear November 1st, and are a rocket ride [...]

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