Snapshot of Redemption

In the 1960’s and 70’s, before customer loyalty cards and online discount coupons, there were redemption stamps – Blue Chip, S&H Green Stamps and others. When you purchased any product or service you could receive stamps based on the amount of your purchase. It is said that even some Funeral Homes and brothels gave stamps … More Snapshot of Redemption

Snapshot of GPS

I vividly remember the first time I saw GPS (Global Positioning System) at work. I was at a family reunion in Tennessee and my uncle and I snuck off to play golf. He had a Garmin in his car and punched in the address of the golf course. Could that really work? A female voice … More Snapshot of GPS

Listen Longer

There’s an interesting verse in the Bible that says “Be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to get angry.” I think this is one of those wise sayings that most people nod in agreement and believe everyone should practice…everyone else, of course. As a country – inside and outside politics, inside and outside … More Listen Longer

Snapshot…Unplugged

I have a love/hate relationship with computers. When they work and make sense they are amazingly fun and useful. These days online connection (like ZOOM) brings families and friends together as never before. When technology doesn’t cooperate…which can happen by a single keystroke…it becomes the source of all evil in my life (ok, that may … More Snapshot…Unplugged