The dogs, now outside, had belonged to the original owner of the old three-story, brick house in the little town of Rockdale, Wisconsin. The father of Liam Nelson, Andrew, had lived a successful life, then mysteriously disappeared. One by one his dogs died afterward, but sometimes at night, over the empty grave of their dead master, they were heard howling until dawn. Dharma's voice smiled as she addressed the Jack Russell Terrier, Holly Go Lightly. "What most humans don't realize is that dogs not only see ghosts, but can hear and talk to them. Dharma was a Black and Tan Coon Hound. John...
The dogs, now outside, had belonged to the original owner of the old three-story, brick house in the little town of Rockdale, Wisconsin. The father of...
In this book I want to examine ten business failures I have experienced in my life and what I think I have learned from each. But my approach will be different from that of a business book, autobiography or movie review. I want to appeal to, not only the intellect, but also to the emotional, visual and interpersonal aspects of these ventures. To do that I am including a short story in each chapter as well as bringing in some favorite films to help make a point. I believe this way I am addressing, as writers always have had the ability to do, our multiple intelligences. I hope this works for...
In this book I want to examine ten business failures I have experienced in my life and what I think I have learned from each. But my approach will be ...
Did you ever step into an elevator, alone, push a button, watch its door close, wait because it doesn't move, only to discover that you mistakenly had selected the number of the floor that you already were on. Then as you reach out to try once again, the elevator starts, not to go down, but to ascend. You're at the mercy of something else.
Did you ever step into an elevator, alone, push a button, watch its door close, wait because it doesn't move, only to discover that you mistakenly had...
Orson Welles, Houdini, but also August Dereleth and Lorine Niedecker, celebrities who bring something more to the table than we have come to expect. And they are all from Wisconsin. Here is their story, as fictional autobiography, as well as a short essay, called "Wiscon-Zen." Read it. Think about it. It will change your life.
Orson Welles, Houdini, but also August Dereleth and Lorine Niedecker, celebrities who bring something more to the table than we have come to expect. A...
Thirty cryptic poems that appeal to those who like poetry and those who don't. Their subject is always thought-provoking. Easy to memorize discussion starters.
Thirty cryptic poems that appeal to those who like poetry and those who don't. Their subject is always thought-provoking. Easy to memorize discussion ...
"On their way back to Rockdale," Dharma explained, "John stopped at a McDonalds drive-through. He got a few cheep burgers to share with me and we pulled around to the parking space to unbag and eat them. It was a special moment." There had been another moment that was not so great.
"On their way back to Rockdale," Dharma explained, "John stopped at a McDonalds drive-through. He got a few cheep burgers to share with me and we pull...