THE SICK CUSTOMER

THE SICK CUSTOMER

Today, a customer called me on the telephone, and he was in pain.  He complained about tension, stress, and worry.  

I prescribed a family vacation at the beach.

Today, a customer e-mailed me, and she was tired.  She complained about her workload and lack of quality time with her family.  

I prescribed a family vacation in the mountains.

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MAKE SOMEDAY...THIS DAY

MAKE SOMEDAY...THIS DAY

Someday, we will have that catch. Someday, we will take that walk, have that conversation, laugh, have lunch. Someday, I will write "thank you" cards, eat better, exercise more, say "I love you.” Someday, I will make a difference, dream, serve others, give more, expect less.

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IT'S TIME

IT'S TIME

Take a vacation... if just for a minute.

  • Slow down to take a look at a flower;

  • chat with an old friend; 

  • close your eyes and imagine something wonderful;

  • read a few lines from a good book;

  • make some popcorn (...with extra butter).

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BREWED TO PERFECTION

BREWED TO PERFECTION

Bend, Oregon, with a population of over 80,000 people, offers great skiing and snowmobiling in the winter at nearby Mt. Bachelor and white water rafting, trout fishing and camping in the spring and summer.  It also has one of largest concentrations of microbreweries and craft breweries in the world, making Bend, Oregon a perfect setting for a father-and-son Spring Break vacation.
 
...and so it was.

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ONE LETTER AT A TIME

ONE LETTER AT A TIME

Although we were tired when we arrived at your property door, 
Because of last-minute work, a long plane ride, rental car, and more;  
Clearly, we hoped for the best upon our arrival,    
Doing more than the ordinary was key to our vacation survival. 

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