Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Taxi Cab Confessions
"Why Not" said the NYC taxi driver as I asked him if he was voting for Obama. Why the defensiveness, I wondered.
This particular election has brought out my curiosity in a citizen's mind-set more so than before. The clients that I meet, my colleagues and friends...and strangers.
During my 10 minute cab ride, we briefly started to talk about the election -- really just to pass the time. He was flipping through the NY Post periodically as the taxi stopped at the lights. He was 95% confident everything would be "ok" but then said he thought that there would be a 5% chance of some sabotage by the republicans. Such cynicism and distrust.
Casting my vote makes me feel good... my civic duty...shows my support..I can tell my friends...something to talk about. Although certain policies espoused by the candidates will certainly impact my life, I believe the "value" of my vote will be seen more by the Taxi Driver.
Sitting on the Acela, headed back to DC.
This particular election has brought out my curiosity in a citizen's mind-set more so than before. The clients that I meet, my colleagues and friends...and strangers.
During my 10 minute cab ride, we briefly started to talk about the election -- really just to pass the time. He was flipping through the NY Post periodically as the taxi stopped at the lights. He was 95% confident everything would be "ok" but then said he thought that there would be a 5% chance of some sabotage by the republicans. Such cynicism and distrust.
Casting my vote makes me feel good... my civic duty...shows my support..I can tell my friends...something to talk about. Although certain policies espoused by the candidates will certainly impact my life, I believe the "value" of my vote will be seen more by the Taxi Driver.
Sitting on the Acela, headed back to DC.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Words from the Wise --- open mike at Gordon Biersch
This would make a great creedo...for us and our kids...nice work guys!
- Have tolerance
- Be a role model
- Use/Practice common sense
- Be focused and attentive
- Be the change you seek
- We're not really Free (society)
- Keep your dreams alive
- Let's establish "ourselves" once again (as a country)
- Have patience and perspective
- Be good at what you are...choose wisely
- Use intelligence over emotions
- Be compassionate
- Harness hindsight
- Have tolerance
- Be a role model
- Use/Practice common sense
- Be focused and attentive
- Be the change you seek
- We're not really Free (society)
- Keep your dreams alive
- Let's establish "ourselves" once again (as a country)
- Have patience and perspective
- Be good at what you are...choose wisely
- Use intelligence over emotions
- Be compassionate
- Harness hindsight
the time of our time
Hoping this becomes one of many engaging commentaries from the gang.
The "time of our time".... a phrase I used in a discussion w/reeps, frankly - accidentally, about where we were in our life (individually and collectively). I meant to say "time of our lives", to open a discussion on the assessment of the point in time that we were in our lifetime (you know "I'm 40, which is the midpoint of my life...and here's where I stand").
But after immediate introspection, we both agreed that this irreverently muffled few words actually have there own significance as well... Here are my thoughts on the phrase --- "time of our time"...welcome others to chime in.
As I now turn past 40, I not only look at what I have accomplished (and not), either for the benefit of my own existence and growth or for the benefit of my loved ones (family/friends) - but I look at the time that we are in today and the time that we will create. My time is now, and always will be. I cannot and should not be consumed by the time that's gone...at least not yet. Things I do today make a difference. And at some point in TIMEs' future, I would like to look back at the moments, the people, the world at various points and reflect on my existence within it. I want it to be meaningful and impactful...it has to be. Every day, going forward --- spend a little time introspecting, laughing, and crying (happy cry). Guarantee it will make your time worthwhile.
here's to good friends.
The "time of our time".... a phrase I used in a discussion w/reeps, frankly - accidentally, about where we were in our life (individually and collectively). I meant to say "time of our lives", to open a discussion on the assessment of the point in time that we were in our lifetime (you know "I'm 40, which is the midpoint of my life...and here's where I stand").
But after immediate introspection, we both agreed that this irreverently muffled few words actually have there own significance as well... Here are my thoughts on the phrase --- "time of our time"...welcome others to chime in.
As I now turn past 40, I not only look at what I have accomplished (and not), either for the benefit of my own existence and growth or for the benefit of my loved ones (family/friends) - but I look at the time that we are in today and the time that we will create. My time is now, and always will be. I cannot and should not be consumed by the time that's gone...at least not yet. Things I do today make a difference. And at some point in TIMEs' future, I would like to look back at the moments, the people, the world at various points and reflect on my existence within it. I want it to be meaningful and impactful...it has to be. Every day, going forward --- spend a little time introspecting, laughing, and crying (happy cry). Guarantee it will make your time worthwhile.
here's to good friends.
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