Data and Facts (June 2021)

I like data and facts especially when making any decision of significance.  Hyperbole and headlines are much less useful and often lie somewhere between wrong and dangerous.  When an issue is important, I always try to get down to the …

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Memorial Day (2021)

Over the past 16 years I have written this newsletter, I haven’t previously published a special Memorial Day edition. Perhaps that is because so many others publish on the meaning of various holidays or maybe because I’ve never written on …

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Policy (April 2021)

Few things aggravate me as much as someone saying: “That’s our policy.”  I suppose there is a valid argument to be made for some policies but more often than not, it’s an excuse for the person quoting the policy not …

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The Worker (February 2021)

Last week, I had the opportunity to tour a new client’s production facility. I always enjoy these days. It’s a great way to learn about what goes into making a product. While I won’t develop the expertise and understanding of …

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Recovery (December 2020)

Recovery. A return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength (according to Google). 2020 has been a difficult year for many. To those reading this who have suffered the loss of a loved one this past year, you …

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Give Thanks (November 2020)

In the fifteen years I have been writing this newsletter I have never before written on the topic of Thanksgiving. Usually I consider it a little too “touchy-feely” for me plus there are hundreds of other newsletters out there on …

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