I was flying home today from a CyberProfessionals conference in Pittsburgh, PA and changed planes in the Wonderful Windy city of Chicago. Now, if you’ve ever flown Southwest Airlinesin and out of Chicago, then you know that Midway airport is a very busy place. Watching out the window as your plane maneuvers the short runway surrounded [...]
Archive for April, 2008
What Happens In Chicago STAYS In Chicago!
Posted in Observations, tagged cyberprofessionals conference, Oprah, Oprah's giveaway, southwest airlines on April 30, 2008 | 1 Comment »
You Have The Right To Remain Silent
Posted in Observations, tagged bad hold music, customer service, please hold, shipment tracking, things that bother me, to tell the truth on April 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I was watching an episode of COPS the other night and the police officer was explaining his philosophy when pulling a suspicious vehicle over. He said “I always give the suspect the opportunity to tell the truth” Well, for me, tomorrow will be the day of truth with a company I am doing [...]
Let’s Skip Spring – BRING ON SUMMER!
Posted in Observations, tagged Iowa corn on the cob, springtime in Iowa on April 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
OK… That was a little premature! But I had corn on the cob tonight for dinner. I was grocery shopping after work and as I was walking around the store I kept saying over and over in my head… “Don’t go grocery shopping when you are hungry”…. But as I walked around the corner [...]
Blood Center of Iowa Needs YOU!
Posted in Giving Back, tagged Blood Center of Iowa, donate, double red cells on April 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Blood Donation Month DAY is January TODAY! Yes, it’s true – January is National Blood Donation Month but in reality Every Day is Blood Donation Day. For my wife and I, Blood Donation Day was today, April 12th, 2008. Blood: Amazing Facts Blood is an amazing drug that millions of people benefit from every year. [...]
What Ducks Love
Posted in nature, tagged iowa spring thunder storms, iowa weather on April 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »
It’s Iowa springtime! Today was the first real round of thunderstorms tracking across the state. I have to say that this is my favorite time of year. Not because the birds are singing and the grass is turning green. Not because springtime represents rebirth. This is my favorite time of year because I LOVE STORMS! [...]
Two Dogs Please!
Posted in Observations, tagged hot dog car, Oscar Mayer Wienermobile on April 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I was heading out of the office for lunch today… wondering where to go grab a quick lunch. Out of the corner of my eye I saw the familiar orange and yellow Wienermobile. It was across the street from my office. Ok, you don’t see the Wienermobile every day around here, but today it was [...]
Spring Has Arrived!
Posted in nature, tagged Des Moines Grays Lake, Des Moines parks, iowa spring flowers, springtime in Iowa on April 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Amazing how attitudes of the day can be changed by simple yellow flowers along a walking trail at Des Moines Gray’s Lake. AhhhhhhhhHappy Birthday Kelsay! Love Dad
