Burnt Ends

Barbecue beef brisket

We usually end the week with a food post and I’m in the mood to fire up the smoker so let’s talk about burnt ends.  No, this has nothing to do with you standing too close to the pit but everything to do with fat, flavor, and fun.  You probably don’t think they have much to do with business, but you know I’ll find a way, right? Continue reading →

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Playing With Fire

Open fire on the barbecue grill

A few of us were talking at dinner last night about random ways to set yourself on fire. Having not had any personal experience in this area other than the occasional spatter burn from a too hot stove, I was intrigued. And you know it made me think of a business lessons as well. Continue reading →

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Miss Manners

Judith Martin (aka Miss Manners) upon receipt ...

Lots of things have changed over the years since I began my business career. One of the things that has NOT changed for the better is the relaxation of the common courtesies we all call manners. No, I’m not thinking it’s a good idea to return to the age when everyone was Miss Smith and Mr.Jones but I do miss some of the basic principles of manners I was taught, many of which have gone by the wayside, it seems. Continue reading →

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