Monthly Archives: January 2011
January 22, 2011 – We call this a culture?
I fear sometimes that the American culture has been set up to be a battle…always. Blue states versus red. Christians versus atheists. My sports team versus yours. As I RID this book on culture struggle today, I’m reminded how we … Continue reading
January 21, 2011 – Box o’ psychology.
I found this box of psychology cards a few years ago – and it seemed interesting…so I bought it. And never really opened it again. This seems to be a theme of many of the items I’ve RID – things … Continue reading
January 20, 2011 – On growth.
A lot has happened since I stared the RID project. Suffice it to say, there are many items that are no longer cluttering up the Weaver household. But the things I’m getting really excited about…are the things that are still … Continue reading
January 19, 2011 – Some remember the 80s differently.
So I just got XM radio, and I find myself switching over to the 80s channel every so often to hear tunes from the decade. Sorry folks – but I think the 90s were so much better, in so many … Continue reading
January 18, 2011 – Musings on “us.”
Today I RID this book on customer relationships. I’ve been thinking lately about loneliness – I’ve been operating under the belief that a lot of Americans are in fact, lonely. We are looking for connection with people, but we are … Continue reading
January 17, 2011 – Brands, A to Z.
Today, on a rainy day in Dallas, Texas…I RID a book on branding. Not really a lot to say — kind of a “low motivation” day here. Not much to comment on, or to say. Just giving away a book … Continue reading
January 16, 2011 – Home and work.
I’ve written in past entries in this blog about how much I think Americans need better (and more) separation between home and work. I envy the relationship most Europeans have with their workplaces, and I think Americans could use the … Continue reading
January 15, 2011 – The end of my daughter’s “Sweet 16” week.
Thought I’d save this one for a big day…or a big week. As her 16th birthday present, I gave my daughter the vehicle I keep in Seattle so she could trade it in for something more her style. So, as … Continue reading
January 14, 2011 – On blue and white collars.
Today I RID a book about reconciling your white-collar job with your blue-collar origins. I am proud of where I came from. My Iowan upbringing always reminds me to be kind and listen to everyone, irrespective of their stature or … Continue reading
What I got rid of today. 