Category: Random

  • Respect Is Essential For Leadership

    Yesterday, I wrote of disappointment with my U.S. Senator and political decorum in general after a Twitter conversation. Today is a follow-up to that. The level doesn’t matter. I’ve learned this lesson to be true in every leadership position I’ve held. Every one, from president of a fraternity and a leader in other student organizations,…

  • Holy Father’s Intentions for April

    General Intention: That the Church may offer new generations, through the believable proclamation of the Gospel, ever-new reasons of life and hope. Missionary Intention: That missionaries, with the proclamation of the Gospel and their witness of life, may bring Christ to all those who do not yet know Him.

  • Flashing Yellow Coming To You?

    The way we turn left in Texas, or at least how we know when to turn, may be changing in Texas if the Federal Highway Administration get their wishes. In signal-controlled intersection with dedicated left-turn lights, we’re used to the following, or some similar variation: RED “ball”: Stop. YELLOW “ball”: Light is changing to red.…

  • Not really a cool time

    I just wanted to make a quick note that it is currently 11:11:11 a.m. on 1/11/11.  I just read some folks getting excited by it all. No. I’m waiting until November for a random, pointless post about a moment in time that doesn’t make any difference in the world. Umm… ignore this post though… this…

  • Go Rangers!

    Image by Getty Images via @daylife I’m watching Game 3 of the ALCS and watching the Rangers, currently up 8-0. I can’t believe it. Making the playoffs, then losing the series, was a win in my book until now we’re about to be up 2-1. Only three outs and two more games!  

  • What Do You Hate About Facebook?

    I found this video via Michael Hyatt’s blog: For me, the large chunks of time that seemingly disappear anytime you type “facebook.com” into your browser. I’ll go on to look up someone’s phone number (one of the original purposes of the site) and the next thing I know, I’m reading comments on a status update…