TOO MUCH TELEVISION

Last night I watched a documentary about Frank Sinatra once again. Of course, this morning woke up to wishing I could sing like Frank. If I had been watching New Yankee Workshop, I would have been thinking of furniture building right off the bat this morning. I should have been watching a weight loss show and really started the morning off with a thought that would help.

Watch this Beauty and Beast-The Way You Look Tonight video clip.

2009 Ground Hog Day

There are many things one may claim to their fame, but only a handful of people can say they have been Chairman of the Licking County Chamber of Commerce and a few others can say they have dressed up in a Ground Hog suit at 5:30am to entertain people who are missing their coffee.

Kurt Harden, the Chamber's Chairman hosted what will be known as a one of kind Ground Hog Day Early Morning Show.

Kurt due to his personality, skill of making people feel good about themselves and knowledge of the local business climate led a meeting today without the normal podium and a more formal atmosphere. From his introductory monologue, top ten list of Licking County, interviewing three CEOs, introducing a pogo stick-jump roping boy and holding a man-eating python around his neck, Kurt kept the event on pace and on time.

If it had been any other person leading the Chamber, they could not have pulled this format off with such a success.

Cheri Hottinger, Lois Ridgley, Kim Lust, Dave Hardy, Mike McDonald, Tom Marcelain and Barbara Doan are known as the "Ground Hog Committee" are proud of you Kurt!

Only two things were missing today: Coffee and Kurt's Red Wings

Lawrence of Arabia

SAME PLACE, DIFFERENT BUDDIES

Some things during life do not change.

Last night I attended an event to listen to Ron Kitchen, the author of Community Capitalism at the Midland Theatre.

I learned a lot, listened with intensity. You can read about this event at NewarkAdvocate.com.

Now as to what has not changed: I was reminded of years ago sitting at the Midland Theatre in the front row with my buddies watching a Saturday afternoon movie and making sure not to miss a single scene. Last night was the same, front row, listening to every word and with buddies.

Bill's column this week is very interesting, but not of real interest to most people. I am happy with Microsoft Explorer as my browser.

But as always: read this article and you will learn something.

Jury Duty, Results

During this past December, I posted comments about my first and third day of serving Jury Duty: Jury Duty, Day One and Jury Duty, Day Three.

Late yesterday the Newark Advocate reported the sentence given to a person who I don't want to know and I know more about him than I really care to know.

Click here: The Final Results

National Handwritten Note Day!

I received the following message this morning from Sean Carpenter, Coldwell Banker's Director of Training:

Good Morning Everyone,

I hope you’re all doing well and ready for a fabulous weekend. I hope you’ll take a quick minute out of your day today to grab a bold ink pen and a note card or blank sheet of paper and reach out and touch someone.

Today is National Handwritten Note Day!

I encourage you to take four or five minutes of your time right now and write a personal note to a former client, a mentor or a family member. When was the last time you communicated with a high school classmate, a former co-worker or a fellow volunteer without using email or Facebook?

We all know the impact a personal, handwritten note can have on our day. Won’t you take the time out now to celebrate National Handwritten Note Day by sending someone a good thought? The receiver of your note will feel good about it… and so will you.

Sean

Check out Sean's blog at The Realtors Tool Box