MY HAIKU-BURGER HABITAT
There’s not much poetry of life to be found in my fast food business. This is a problem that may not keep you awake nights; you probably don’t often think […]
LIVING A YEAR WITH A GEISHA GIRL
Everyone moving to a foreign country should have a Mr. Tanaka. Foreign countries are intimidating as you navigate a foreign language, mysterious food, exotic culture and how to find a […]
IDEAS FROM TRAVEL
YOU GOTTA LOVE THOSE OLD MUSLIMS You can’t stop learning from your travels: Even if it’s uncomfortable. Visiting Turkmenistan we confronted Abu bin Abdul, a ragtag Muslim chauvinist with few good words for Western culture. According to his interpretation of history, “Absent the Muslim and Eastern World, Europe would have […]
FLYING THE CLOUDS WITH NO MOTOR
I’ve traveled to many countries but the craziest, most exciting voyage I ever took was just three miles from home. This journey was neither Northwest nor Southeast, – but straight […]
THE RUBIES AND ENCHILADA’S OF LIFE
Like many men, I gravitate towards the heroic “Master of the Universe” visions. Triumph, audacity, and grandeur all loom large when I visualize my life. I don’t see my history […]
AUDACITY WORKS
“How do I tell winners from losers?” coach Kevin was saying.” I simply ask the candidate if he can play the game. “If he tells me he is so good […]