17 June 2004
Management Courses
Course One -
An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing. A Small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing?" The eagle answered: "Sure, why not." So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle, and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Management Lesson -
To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.
Course Two -
A turkey was chatting with a bull. "I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree, but I haven't got the energy." sighed the turkey. "Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. "They're packed with nutrients." The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a fourth night, he was proudly perched at the top of the tree. Soon he was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot the turkey out of the tree.
Management Lesson -
Bull crap might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.
Course Three -
A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on it. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, it began to realize how warm it was. The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy, And soon began to sing for joy. A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.
Management Lesson -
(1) Not everyone who craps on you is your enemy.
(2) Not everyone who gets you out of crap is your friend.
(3) And when you're in deep crap, it's best to keep your mouth shut!
This ends your two-minute management course.
15 June 2004
I seriously can't keep up. I love to read and write but I just don't find or make the time to do so. It's been another fast-paced week. We spent the weekend in Prairie City and Des Moines for Ryan's 10 year class reunion. Friday night we stayed with Ryan's cousin, Tera, and her husband, Kevin. They live half way in between here and there. We had a great time visiting with them. Saturday morning we stopped at the outlet mall and took a little "break". Saturday we visited Ryan's Grandpa Roy who's been in the hospital recuperating from a stroke. We then went and enjoyed chatting with old classmates at the Iowa Cubs Clubhouse out in left field. Unfortunately there was no game going on. That night we stayed with Ryan's Grandma, went to church with her on Sunday and then went to the city park for lunch. It was a continuance of the reunion only this time it included families. We had a good time there too but I was ready to get home. This week has been a blur so far.
It's all quite a rush this week to come home and catch up and chores etc. Friday we head back to Des Moines for his grandparents 60th anniversary. Sort of a mini family reunion. I'm excited to meet Shelly, my sister-in-law, for the first time. And also to see the rest of the B's. Then Sunday I fly out to CA for a week of work and then home to make a quick short visit to the family and a few friends. I really wish I could get out there for longer and see more people but I'll miss my honey and will have to come back to work eventually.
I think that pretty well sums it up here. Adios
It's all quite a rush this week to come home and catch up and chores etc. Friday we head back to Des Moines for his grandparents 60th anniversary. Sort of a mini family reunion. I'm excited to meet Shelly, my sister-in-law, for the first time. And also to see the rest of the B's. Then Sunday I fly out to CA for a week of work and then home to make a quick short visit to the family and a few friends. I really wish I could get out there for longer and see more people but I'll miss my honey and will have to come back to work eventually.
I think that pretty well sums it up here. Adios
I seriously can't keep up. I love to read and write but I just don't find or make the time to do so. It's been another fast-paced week. We spent the weekend in Prairie City and Des Moines for Ryan's 10 year class reunion. Friday night we stayed with Ryan's cousin, Tera, and her husband, Kevin. They live half way in between here and there. We had a great time visiting with them. Saturday morning we stopped at the outlet mall and took a little "break". Saturday we visited Ryan's Grandpa Roy who's been in the hospital recuperating from a stroke. We then went and enjoyed chatting with old classmates at the Iowa Cubs Clubhouse out in left field. Unfortunately there was no game going on. That night we stayed with Ryan's Grandma, went to church with her on Sunday and then went to the city park for lunch. It was a continuance of the reunion only this time it included families. We had a good time there too but I was ready to get home. This week has been a blur so far.
It's all quite a rush this week to come home and catch up and chores etc. Friday we head back to Des Moines for his grandparents 60th anniversary. Sort of a mini family reunion. I'm excited to meet Shelly, my sister-in-law, for the first time. And also to see the rest of the B's. Then Sunday I fly out to CA for a week of work and then home to make a quick short visit to the family and a few friends. I really wish I could get out there for longer and see more people but I'll miss my honey and will have to come back to work eventually.
I think that pretty well sums it up here. Adios
It's all quite a rush this week to come home and catch up and chores etc. Friday we head back to Des Moines for his grandparents 60th anniversary. Sort of a mini family reunion. I'm excited to meet Shelly, my sister-in-law, for the first time. And also to see the rest of the B's. Then Sunday I fly out to CA for a week of work and then home to make a quick short visit to the family and a few friends. I really wish I could get out there for longer and see more people but I'll miss my honey and will have to come back to work eventually.
I think that pretty well sums it up here. Adios
I seriously can't keep up. I love to read and write but I just don't find or make the time to do so. It's been another fast-paced week. We spent the weekend in Prairie City and Des Moines for Ryan's 10 year class reunion. Friday night we stayed with Ryan's cousin, Tera, and her husband, Kevin. They live half way in between here and there. We had a great time visiting with them. Saturday morning we stopped at the outlet mall and took a little "break". Saturday we visited Ryan's Grandpa Roy who's been in the hospital recuperating from a stroke. We then went and enjoyed chatting with old classmates at the Iowa Cubs Clubhouse out in left field. Unfortunately there was no game going on. That night we stayed with Ryan's Grandma, went to church with her on Sunday and then went to the city park for lunch. It was a continuance of the reunion only this time it included families. We had a good time there too but I was ready to get home. This week has been a blur so far.
It's all quite a rush this week to come home and catch up and chores etc. Friday we head back to Des Moines for his grandparents 60th anniversary. Sort of a mini family reunion. I'm excited to meet Shelly, my sister-in-law, for the first time. And also to see the rest of the B's. Then Sunday I fly out to CA for a week of work and then home to make a quick short visit to the family and a few friends. I really wish I could get out there for longer and see more people but I'll miss my honey and will have to come back to work eventually.
I think that pretty well sums it up here. Adios
It's all quite a rush this week to come home and catch up and chores etc. Friday we head back to Des Moines for his grandparents 60th anniversary. Sort of a mini family reunion. I'm excited to meet Shelly, my sister-in-law, for the first time. And also to see the rest of the B's. Then Sunday I fly out to CA for a week of work and then home to make a quick short visit to the family and a few friends. I really wish I could get out there for longer and see more people but I'll miss my honey and will have to come back to work eventually.
I think that pretty well sums it up here. Adios
I seriously can't keep up. I love to read and write but I just don't find or make the time to do so. It's been another fast-paced week. We spent the weekend in Prairie City and Des Moines for Ryan's 10 year class reunion. Friday night we stayed with Ryan's cousin, Tera, and her husband, Kevin. They live half way in between here and there. We had a great time visiting with them. Saturday morning we stopped at the outlet mall and took a little "break". Saturday we visited Ryan's Grandpa Roy who's been in the hospital recuperating from a stroke. We then went and enjoyed chatting with old classmates at the Iowa Cubs Clubhouse out in left field. Unfortunately there was no game going on. That night we stayed with Ryan's Grandma, went to church with her on Sunday and then went to the city park for lunch. It was a continuance of the reunion only this time it included families. We had a good time there too but I was ready to get home. This week has been a blur so far.
It's all quite a rush this week to come home and catch up and chores etc. Friday we head back to Des Moines for his grandparents 60th anniversary. Sort of a mini family reunion. I'm excited to meet Shelly, my sister-in-law, for the first time. And also to see the rest of the B's. Then Sunday I fly out to CA for a week of work and then home to make a quick short visit to the family and a few friends. I really wish I could get out there for longer and see more people but I'll miss my honey and will have to come back to work eventually.
I think that pretty well sums it up here. Adios
It's all quite a rush this week to come home and catch up and chores etc. Friday we head back to Des Moines for his grandparents 60th anniversary. Sort of a mini family reunion. I'm excited to meet Shelly, my sister-in-law, for the first time. And also to see the rest of the B's. Then Sunday I fly out to CA for a week of work and then home to make a quick short visit to the family and a few friends. I really wish I could get out there for longer and see more people but I'll miss my honey and will have to come back to work eventually.
I think that pretty well sums it up here. Adios
I seriously can't keep up. I love to read and write but I just don't find or make the time to do so. It's been another fast-paced week. We spent the weekend in Prairie City and Des Moines for Ryan's 10 year class reunion. Friday night we stayed with Ryan's cousin, Tera, and her husband, Kevin. They live half way in between here and there. We had a great time visiting with them. Saturday morning we stopped at the outlet mall and took a little "break". Saturday we visited Ryan's Grandpa Roy who's been in the hospital recuperating from a stroke. We then went and enjoyed chatting with old classmates at the Iowa Cubs Clubhouse out in left field. Unfortunately there was no game going on. That night we stayed with Ryan's Grandma, went to church with her on Sunday and then went to the city park for lunch. It was a continuance of the reunion only this time it included families. We had a good time there too but I was ready to get home. This week has been a blur so far.
It's all quite a rush this week to come home and catch up and chores etc. Friday we head back to Des Moines for his grandparents 60th anniversary. Sort of a mini family reunion. I'm excited to meet Shelly, my sister-in-law, for the first time. And also to see the rest of the B's. Then Sunday I fly out to CA for a week of work and then home to make a quick short visit to the family and a few friends. I really wish I could get out there for longer and see more people but I'll miss my honey and will have to come back to work eventually.
I think that pretty well sums it up here. Adios
It's all quite a rush this week to come home and catch up and chores etc. Friday we head back to Des Moines for his grandparents 60th anniversary. Sort of a mini family reunion. I'm excited to meet Shelly, my sister-in-law, for the first time. And also to see the rest of the B's. Then Sunday I fly out to CA for a week of work and then home to make a quick short visit to the family and a few friends. I really wish I could get out there for longer and see more people but I'll miss my honey and will have to come back to work eventually.
I think that pretty well sums it up here. Adios
07 June 2004
Weekend
Oh my goodness, its already Monday. What a weekend. Saturday was a girls day out - mom and I shopped in some antique stores and other cutsie shops. We had lunch and later smoothies for dessert. Saturday night was Living Stone. Its a contemporary worship service being held by some of the college students home for the summer. That was fantastic. I miss contemporary worship and Cornerstone church in Ames. Sunday was lovely. Great message from Pastor Lee and fun times afterwards. Church was over and I had 7 little girls surrounding me. It was so fun. SOmeone asked when I was going to have my own. What's the point when I have 7 little girls climbing on me already! Then I held Caleb, he's 3.5 months old. He spit up on me - it started at my shoulder and went all the way down my shirt and my skirt. I was impressed! His mom, Renessa, was embarrassed. Potluck didn't start till noon so Ryan and I went and sat in the park for a while. That was nice, just hanging out with Ryan and no distractions. Potluck was good - of course I always like food :) Then we went home and I napped while Ryan watched the History channel. Yesterday was the 60 year anniversary of D-Day. What a neat history. Lots of men and women who deserve honor and appreciation. Now its back to the work week. I better get at it.
Oh my goodness, its already Monday. What a weekend. Saturday was a girls day out - mom and I shopped in some antique stores and other cutsie shops. We had lunch and later smoothies for dessert. Saturday night was Living Stone. Its a contemporary worship service being held by some of the college students home for the summer. That was fantastic. I miss contemporary worship and Cornerstone church in Ames. Sunday was lovely. Great message from Pastor Lee and fun times afterwards. Church was over and I had 7 little girls surrounding me. It was so fun. SOmeone asked when I was going to have my own. What's the point when I have 7 little girls climbing on me already! Then I held Caleb, he's 3.5 months old. He spit up on me - it started at my shoulder and went all the way down my shirt and my skirt. I was impressed! His mom, Renessa, was embarrassed. Potluck didn't start till noon so Ryan and I went and sat in the park for a while. That was nice, just hanging out with Ryan and no distractions. Potluck was good - of course I always like food :) Then we went home and I napped while Ryan watched the History channel. Yesterday was the 60 year anniversary of D-Day. What a neat history. Lots of men and women who deserve honor and appreciation. Now its back to the work week. I better get at it.
04 June 2004
Okay, I'm so ticked! I just updated my blog and it didn't post! Here's try #2 for a quick synopsis of the last few weeks:
- The rains came and floods followed. Tornado warnings and lots of rain ruined my night of cuddling on the couch. We're thankful though that the floods didn't directly affect our home. Lots of people in Clayton county (where I work) lost everything. All farmland near streams was flooded. Makes for some interesting photos.
- Ryan and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary. Not quite as planned though. Thanks to the flood waters, Ryan's plans to take me fishing were wiped away. We did go to dinner and then went home and watched a movie. Of course, I fell asleep half way through it.
- WE SOLD THE HORSE! Yes, Promise is gone. Its sad, I know, but a good decision to get rid of her. Now, we need something in the pasture to keep the grass down. We plan to get a beef cow and then have it processed and put in our freezer later on.
- Some friends of ours, the Cizewski's, just moved their family to Clermont. Andy and Erica have 4 little girls. All 6 are lots of fun and we're glad to have friends within 3 miles of our house!
- The state conservationist (the boss in Iowa) retired last week. Praise the Lord! I had been praying for this for a year and a half. Soils cons (which is me) are required to be mobile within the state. Ya know, move around. Well, that was fine and dandy till I met Ryan. Now, I'm staying here and am not willing to move. That is really bad and the state con would have eventually made me move or quit. So, I'm hoping and praying that I can keep my job here when the new person comes in. Pray for me, please.
I think thats about it. This better post this time!
- The rains came and floods followed. Tornado warnings and lots of rain ruined my night of cuddling on the couch. We're thankful though that the floods didn't directly affect our home. Lots of people in Clayton county (where I work) lost everything. All farmland near streams was flooded. Makes for some interesting photos.
- Ryan and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary. Not quite as planned though. Thanks to the flood waters, Ryan's plans to take me fishing were wiped away. We did go to dinner and then went home and watched a movie. Of course, I fell asleep half way through it.
- WE SOLD THE HORSE! Yes, Promise is gone. Its sad, I know, but a good decision to get rid of her. Now, we need something in the pasture to keep the grass down. We plan to get a beef cow and then have it processed and put in our freezer later on.
- Some friends of ours, the Cizewski's, just moved their family to Clermont. Andy and Erica have 4 little girls. All 6 are lots of fun and we're glad to have friends within 3 miles of our house!
- The state conservationist (the boss in Iowa) retired last week. Praise the Lord! I had been praying for this for a year and a half. Soils cons (which is me) are required to be mobile within the state. Ya know, move around. Well, that was fine and dandy till I met Ryan. Now, I'm staying here and am not willing to move. That is really bad and the state con would have eventually made me move or quit. So, I'm hoping and praying that I can keep my job here when the new person comes in. Pray for me, please.
I think thats about it. This better post this time!
I've updated my photo web page to include some recent flood photos. They're pictures from around the county. I hope to add some of our town on Monday. Check them out http://community.webshots.com/user/tam4buit
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