Archive for March 2019
Swallowing the Frog
Standing in front of eight kids in religious ed class, I was shaking like the proverbial leaf. It was my first time to teach these juniors alone, without Miss Debra the seasoned veteran. Up till that point she had taught, and I’d been the color commentator, adding a little insight to the message. This would…
Read MoreLike the Farmers Insurance Spokesman, I’ve Seen a Thing or Two
I lost my voice this week, while sharing my 50+ years of foodservice knowledge with newbies at a conference in New Orleans. Like the Farmers Insurance spokesman, I’ve seen a thing or two. But why spend time with the newbies when I could learn from those at my level or above? You may be in…
Read MoreDelighting Those Around You
Delighting our clients and their guests. This is my catering and event firm’s mantra. Passion, innovation, quality and teamwork play a large role in our success. But there’s one more piece to this puzzle. So, what comes first? Pleasing and delighting God by doing what’s right, not what’s expedient or borderline legal. If God is…
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