Sunday, August 20, 2006

Very hungry Hummers

We had about 10 feeding at the same time this weekend that we could count. Had to refil the 3 feeders we had after about '>30 hours

Saturday, August 05, 2006

The Servant

I finally finished reading another book for my class and I think this one succinctly sums up, in an entertaining and easy to read manner, what all the other business books that I have read so far are trying to say. To effectively lead you must: 1. Build relationships 2. Focus on the customer not the CEO/management 3. Lead with authority/influence, not power 4. Meet the needs of those you lead (needs not wants) 5. Action vs feeling - Love those you work with and although not a huge point of the book, but mentioned...., get the right people on the team.

Thursday, August 03, 2006

Home

Having lived in several different locations and visited lots, I am beginning to understand what is home for me. I must say first off that who is with me at home can make it or break it and Wood definitely makes it. That being said... I love the country.... I love sitting out on my deck and watching humming bird battles, turkey vultures soaring over the lake and hills and just being able to see distance. I love the afternoon thunderstorms, the hills turning orange and red in the fall and the gorgeous green of spring. I love living a 5 minute drive from a state park with lots of hiking trails and a vast and inviting lake. I love the slower pace and that people actually look each other in the eye and listen to each other.