by Bob | Oct 24, 2007 | Change Management, Leadership
Measure Twice, Cut OnceConsider today’s blog “Part II” in “What I Learned about Life from My Basement!” In “Part I,” I discussed how my basement refinishing project reminded me of the principle of Sharpening the Saw.Measure Twice, Cut Once in Home ImprovementsHere in...
by Bob | Oct 23, 2007 | Spiritual Formation
Sharpening the SawI’ve picked up a new “hobby” the past year in a new home—woodworking. As in working with wood to finish my basement, including framing, building ceiling soffetts, putting in a wood floor, and putting in the floor trim and shoe.Of course, all of this...
by Bob | Oct 16, 2007 | Uncategorized
Come on People!Dr. Bill Cosby and Dr. Alvin Poussaint have penned an instant classic that every American, regardless of race should race out to purchase, read, and apply. As a middle-age white male, I fondly remember listening to the wit, wisdom, and humor of Bill...
by Bob | Oct 12, 2007 | Black History
My Grandfather’s Son: A MemoirSupreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is normally so quiet–on the bench and about his public life–that he almost has been perceived as reclusive. Finally, thoroughly, and happily, he has spoken (written) with “My...
by Bob | Sep 20, 2007 | Racism
The “Jena Six” Case Requires the Wisdom of SolomonJena, Louisiana has become a national hotspot after over a year’s worth of racial tension. In September 2006, latent animosity boiled over when a black high school freshmen asked if he could sit under what had become...
