We all read instructions before starting things. Or should. But . . . ? You already know what to do? They don’t make sense? No one is telling you what to do?
PEP TALK? MY BEST MEMORY BEFORE A BIG WRESTLING MATCH
April 25, 2024 by
When does a pep talk make all the difference? You’re warmed up, ready to go, just as the coach gives last instructions. As a high school wrestler in my second year, I needed all the pep I could get. Ordinarily you wouldn’t put a second year guy out against a well known mauler, but . […]
CLEAR COMMUNICATIONS FOR NEEDY TIMES, LIKE NOW
August 27, 2021 by
Clear communications sound like this: “For best results follow the instructions included.” For the past year and half the covid instructions include wearing a mask, washing hands, and social distancing. Add getting a vaccine and we’re all up to date and safe? It turns out everyone is not as adept at following instructions as they […]
WORKING TOGETHER FOR MORE TOGETHERNESS? BE A FAN
April 23, 2021 by
Working together for change is a good thing. What about married people working together to install a fan? A suburban ceiling fan, the sort seen in sad real estate ads for houses with ‘potential’, got replaced. Her: Did you see the new fan instructions? We need an electrician. Him: I’ve got the same screw driver […]
DIRECTIONS INCLUDED: TO FOLLOW, OR NOT TO FOLLOW
November 16, 2020 by
During this time of social distancing more package delivery for new stuff means directions included on how to put things together. There’s the box. Get the knife and cut the tape. Marvel at the incredible packing job, the custom cut cardboard, form fitted foam, inflated clear plastic cushioning. If you didn’t open something last week, […]
