RSA (Royal Society for the Arts) has a series of animated short lectures which discuss some pretty interesting stuff — the one posted below is “The Secret Powers of Time.” Once you finish this, you’ll find yourself watching more. Fascinating.
The Secret Powers of Time
Come dressed appropriately for a business meeting (cover as many
tattoos as possible)
Turn your cell phone off (unless you are in the life saving business)
Show up on time
There is a difference between an excuse and a reason (call me for
clarification)
Everyone makes a mistake (even you) so develop a forgiving spirit
The opinions of others can be respected [...]
This is the 21st Century, folks, and we are smarter, more technologically savvy, and have the lessons of the past century to guide us. So, what are we doing for the environment in the 21st Century?
Take a look at the NYT article published on Earth Day, 2010:
For Earth Day – 7 New Rules to [...]
Every year, my clients ask what charitable deductions can be claimed on their tax return. Sadly, I have some clients who meticulously track their charitable contributions, only to be told that they cannot itemize, so they have no benefit from their deductions.
What are the rules for charitable deductions? The IRS has a nice “Ten Tips” [...]
If you would like to learn more about agriculture law or nonprofit governance, you can find me at workshops throughout the state of Indiana. Check out the new page “upcoming workshops” at right for more information. When available, links will be added with details and registration information.
My math skills are exceedingly moderate. Though I have the “times table” etched in my brain from childhood drills, I still have to stop and think to get the answer. I always check my work with a calculator.
Yet, I enjoy the beauty and magic of mathematical concepts. The logic to solving a math problem and [...]
It is so easy find and use text and images from the Internet. People forget that someone created that content (whether prose or picture), and the person who creates it, owns it.
Lately, I’ve had inquiries about how folks can protect their creative works from being used (or abused) through the Internet. While I’m not sure [...]
As an attorney, I’m frequently asked to write letters with difficult and confrontational topics, or mediate disputes between parties. Along the way, I’ve developed some guidelines that serve well to keep the peace while managing opposing viewpoints.
Practice Active Listening. Frequently, people are so concerned with getting their turn to speak, they don’t listen to what [...]
Today is the observance of the 19th “Make A Difference” Day. Sponsored by USA Weekend, this is one of several national and international opportunities and promotions to encourage volunteerism in your community. Here are some links to check out:
USA Weekend Make a Difference Day
Volunteer Match
While USA Weekend touts October 24 as Make a Difference Day, [...]
What I’m reading:
The Gospel According to Starbucks. This is a delightful and thoughtful study by Leonard Sweet on how the Starbucks corporate culture has not only (consciously or unconsciously) adopted what should be everything good about Christian evangelism, but has also captured the very essences of what we humans need to center our lives.
I [...]
I’m going to be a little oblique with this post, because I really don’t want a lot of attention to this blog based upon the current commonly-used word for inappropriate pictures sent via cell phone.
Part of my law practice includes school law, and I’ve been researching the use – and abuse – of technology by [...]
I admit it – I’m a bit of a tech junkie. My HP iPAQ (handheld device) and my digital camera and cell phone go with me everywhere. I enjoy the portability and ease of reading that my Kindle has brought me, and I recently purchased an HP Mini (netbook computer) to take to [...]
My father was recently recognized as one of four Indiana Master Farmers for 2009. More than 50 years in the farming business, Maurice Robeson has not only been a successful farmer, but a generous participant in the community. Check out more information and the news articles about him at the Carroll County Agriculture [...]
There is a lot of web space devoted to social networking. Not wanting to miss the bandwagon, professionals use social networking sites, too. I just signed up for legallyminded, a beta networking site for attorneys. (It was sort-of by accident; I was checking out the site and got carried away. Before [...]
There are a lot of interesting blogs out there (I’d like to think that mine might grow up to be one of them, some day). I enjoy Futurelawyer – and a recent post was especially intriguing. Are you a Tigger or an Eeyore? How do you look at the world? It [...]
