May 2008

May 31, 2008

no destination

I finished the dice man this morning and was contemplating what to read next. And then at 9 o’clock this morning the postman delivered an unexpected package. I opened it to find a book that I didn’t remember ordering. I opened the front cover and there was a note from...

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May 30, 2008

enlightenment and burgers

I had lunch with my friend Beth of Mosaic fame. I haven’t seen her for months. Yesterday I texted her and when ended up getting into a lively discussion about the merits or demerits of living a green, healthy, spiritually rich life and what is the nature of good energy...

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May 27, 2008

the road

In my mind’s eye I am standing on a road I can only see as far as my eyes can see I stand on the road and I think about taking a step Is my life governed by God, by Fate or by Chance? I take a step. Is it...

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May 26, 2008

unconscious mutterings

Thought I’d play along: Referral :: Friend Indiana :: Jones Foil :: Stop Horizon :: Distant Event :: Driven Sailing :: Home Footage :: Old Sunday :: Booty Breathtaking :: View Dude! :: Friend If you want to play along go here. P.S. thanks Lady Banana

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May 22, 2008

even with a map you can still get lost

My book, even with a map you can still get lost, is nearing it’s final stages before it sees print.  The book is basically a collection of short reflective essays designed to be read whenever you have a spare moment and are looking for a quick hit on the inspiration...

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May 20, 2008

the angry man and the chair

I had another crazy dream last night.  Maybe some of you who know about dreams can tell what it might mean. In my dream I was checking into a hotel with a large group of people.  The hotel folks for some reason didn’t have me listed on the manifest. I...

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May 18, 2008

seven song meme

Beaman hit me with the 7 song meme.  This may be cheating a little bit, but the best way to find out what music I am into at the moment is to check out my lastFm page.  That’s tell all you want to know about my recent music habits.

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May 17, 2008

am i really that selfish?

I’m reading Richard Wiseman’s book, Quirkology: the curious science of everyday lives, and in it he talks about the personality profiling work of Hans Eysenck a pioneer in the field of personality research. Through research and statistical analysis Eysenck determined that personality is composed of three main elements: Extroversion, Neuroticism,...

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May 15, 2008

crazy in time

I’ve been on the move essentially since I’ve been back from Poland. I had a day and bit off and then I had to pack my suitcase and hit the road again for a few days to deliver another leadership course. My blogging has slowed down a bit mainly from...

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May 11, 2008

return from poland

I’m back from Poznan. Our workshops for the Negotiation Days conference were a success. I enjoy spending time in Poznan. The people are fantastic and friendly. The food is good. The women are beautiful. I don’t think it gets any better than that. The city is vibrant and has a...

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May 7, 2008

poland

In a couple of hours I leave for Poland. It is our annual pilgrimage to Posnan to run a series of workshops for the Negotiation Days conference. I like Posnan. The very first time I went to Posnan, I did so under arms. Well not hostile, but as a soldier...

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May 3, 2008

circumference

I’m involved with an exciting new film project! I’m working with writer, director Tim Clague on a really cool feature film. We want to do something different. We want make the world’s first free-to-watch motion picture that is fully funded by integrated commercials. I won’t go into great detail here...

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