Rest in Peace, Steve.

Posting messages on blogs, social networks and at Apple stores, people continue to express gratitude and condolences. We have much to learn from Steven P. Jobs.

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Passion in Engineering

I visited BMW Welt* recently and I have to say, IMHO, nobody does it better. Look at this: Passion. Outstanding engineering. Sustainability. Mmmmmm. I am in love. ____________________ *Quite possibly one of my favorite places to visit.

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Playmobil Apple Store Play Set – ThinkGeek

This is fabulous. You just have to see it. We love Playmobil. Love Apple. Love ThinkGeek. So when I saw this in my inbox today,* I knew it was something I would have to share with you. I especially love the “optional line pack” to complete the experience. Did not particularly love the part about [...]

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The Moment I Discovered the Starbucks’ Secret Menu

Do you like going to Starbucks? Do you have a favorite drink? Do you always order the same thing? Are you beginning to believe that the menu seems limited? Cappuccino, latte, mocha, red eye, frappuccino. Maybe a macchiato now and then? Well you may be as excited as we were to discover that Starbucks barristas [...]

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Whole Hearted People and Vulnerability

I have watched this lecture a few times now and have come to believe that I will return to it again and again. It makes me think. It gives me perspective. It fascinates me. It grounds me. I particularly liked the part where she talks about vulnerability. We live in a world of vulnerability, she [...]

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Family and Holidays

We weathered an unexpected health crisis this year. So, more than other years, this holiday season has served to remind us of the value and importance of a strong family unit. That unsettling incident helped give us perspective. Now we hug a little longer, put the personal technology devices down a bit more frequently and [...]

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How to Decorate a Christmas Tree (rerun II)

Back by popular demand is my post about how to decorate a Christmas tree (or “A Tribute to Mom”). _____________________________________________________ Originally posted December 6, 2007 (and annually rerun): Yes…the holidays are upon us. Stores blare Christmas music, commuters face nasty holiday traffic, shoppers swagger through crowded shops, busy busier frazzled parents lose patience with tired [...]

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To Motivate the Students…

For those parents of students who need a little motivation to study harder, try this video:

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Is It Good to Have Options?

Do you find yourself longing for the good old days when privacy concerns never crossed your mind? When you felt confident that information about your family members was known only to people who were actually part of your real life? Well, consider this: http://media.theonion.com/flash/video/onn_player.swfGoogle Opt Out Feature Lets Users Protect Privacy By Moving To Remote [...]

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A Good Way to Deal With Unwanted Teen Behavior

When I heard Dave Barry’s story about embarrassing his teenage son by picking him up from school in a Wienermobile (true story!), I thought I’d try his advice. He suggested that one of the easiest ways to get attention from teens was to sing. I’d add to that a bit by saying that song choice [...]

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