Category Archives: Thinking Aloud

June 20, 2011 · 10:24 am

The Big Man

Clarence Clemons

Cover of Clarence Clemons

Devastating news over the weekend about the passing of Clarence Clemons from complications arising from the stroke he had a week ago. I suppose it shouldn’t have been such a shock since the early reports on his condition weren’t that great, but it was. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen Scooter and The Big Man over the last almost 40 years and knowing I won’t see the two of them together again makes me sad.
As I’ve had time to think about this over the last 36 hours, two things did cross my mind that I think are right for this space and I hope you do as well. Continue reading →

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June 13, 2011 · 11:00 am

Collaborations

Clarence Clemons

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Sad news this morning about The Big Man, Clarence Clemons. Reports are that he had a stroke over the weekend and isn’t doing well. This got me thinking about The Boss, of course, and another article from Rolling Stone (thanks Phil) that a friend posted in their Facebook stream about some great musical collaborations Bruce has had. In my mind, none is better than that with Clarence (OK, maybe with Steven too) and I’m hoping this illness is just a bump in the road.

Of course, the collaboration article got me thinking about business and let’s see if you agree. Continue reading →

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June 8, 2011 · 1:13 pm

Faulty Assumptions

Birthday cake

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I was wandering the Hallmark aisle this morning in search of an appropriate canned sentiment to give to the Mrs. in honor of her birthday. Unlike many holidays which seem to have been created specifically for Hallmark and various retail segments, I celebrate birthdays, especially those other than my own.
As I was sorting out the card options, I heard a phone ring. Actually, it didn’t “ring” in the traditional sense; it played. MC Hammer, to be specific. His 1990 hit “Can’t Touch This.”  And that’s when the business point hit me. Continue reading →

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