I’m sad to read that Ed McMahon has passed away. For those of us who grew up on Johnny Carson and Ed as a special treat when we could stay up late, it’s really the end of that era. Unfortunately, too many folks today 
will remember him for his later work as a solo pitchman rather than his skill as Johnny’s sidekick (and his cry of Hi YO!) but we’d all do well to remember the really important role he played in the success of Johnny and The Tonight Show. In fact, we’d all do well to remember that none of us, even if we’re as supremely talented as Johnny Carson, can afford to be out there without someone like Ed McMahon. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Reality checks
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Filed under Reality checks, Thinking Aloud, What's Going On
Little Things
They’re still playing golf out on Long Island as I’m writing this. The U.S. Open is always great fun to watch and this one has been no exception. It’s amazing how the course and the pressure always manages to bring the leaders back to the pack while the guys like Tiger and Phil who have been there before play their way into contention. I was reminded in the course of watching it how Coach Wooden’s words really are true, both about golf and business: “Little things make big things happen.” Continue reading
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Cracking An Egg
It’s Friday, so it’s time for more Foodie Fun. Yes, another incomparable combination of food and business, although I’m going to be really brief today!
I was watching Jacques Pepin the other evening. In the middle of explaining a recipe, he stopped to explain how to crack an egg. Now, I’ve been cooking pretty seriously for 40+ years (I started young!) and that’s one thing I’ve never even considered. I mean – crack the shell, dump it out, look for shell pieces, move on, right? Continue reading
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Consult Keith 