Vantage Point

by gene on May 19, 2012

When we begin our journey as infants, our mind is similar to a clean white erase board. There’s no knowledge written on it yet. Basically, the only thing we can do is eat, dirty our diaper, sleep, and cry when that order is broken or unfulfilled. 

We are the center of attention, and everything we need is provided for us. All we must do, is whine a little bit to draw someone’s attention to ourselves. We are fed, cleaned, and carried wherever we go. And even though that’s the order of things for infant care, the first thing  that’s written on our clean board is how to be lazy and get our way.

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The Captain & Me – #1

by gene on May 19, 2012

Just as we were getting ready to leave the marina after a brief pit stop, I heard someone coming up on my right side, and with the gruff voice of an old salt, he said, “Man, dat sho is a purty motacycle. If I had one, it’d be jus’ like dat. Only mine would have to have three wheels ‘cause I had dese ole hips replaced ya know”.

Want to get a biker’s attention and gain instant favor? Say something like that!

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A Boomer’s Treasure

May 10, 2012

As a generation, ours has been blessed to see some of the most exciting accomplishments in our nation’s history. We have been instrumental in bringing about major change, some good – others not as good. Regardless, we have played a major role in shaping this wonderful nation. Today, the “Baby Boomer Generation” continues to influence [...]

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REPLACED! Lifestyle Changes

January 13, 2012

I recently changed jobs. I was only with the company for a couple of years, and I thoroughly enjoyed my job selling pre-owned Harleys. It was a great job, and I wondered why I didn’t start doing this years before I did. It was so much fun meeting new people and sharing in their excitement [...]

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