Nov
02
Goethe said, “If each of us sweeps in front of our own steps, the whole world would be clean.” This goes for most things. If we take responsibility, and care for our little patch of the world, we make a…
Nov
02
I have been thinking that no matter what we say, what is really important to Kiwi’s is family, friends and good times. New Zealanders are an interesting bunch. We are seen as hard workers by some standards and yet I…
Nov
02
If I could have turned all the amazing support I’ve received into people voting we would definitely have an election result to celebrate. Unfortunately less than 17% voted and Citizens & Ratepayers were able to clean up all 5 trustee positions. I think it is…
Nov
01
Just slapped this diagram together. It covers what I think happens, or can happen, when you send an email. Email goes out to the database and to blogs.Database can forward to a friend or post on their blog or Facebook,…
Oct
29
Sarah Brown said, “The only thing that ever sat its way to success was a hen.” Brilliant quote. One must work to be successful. But think about this: if you are doing something you are passionate about the hours will…
Oct
28
Giovanni Papini said, “Breathing is the greatest pleasure in life.” It really is. Try not breathing for awhile to test the point if you like. Over the years I have read lots about meditation and breathing exercises and found I…
Oct
27
Eartha Kitt said, “I am learning all the time. The tombstone will be my diploma.” On the weekend I was walking with my fiance and we both agreed we don’t like the R.I.P. that is on most headstones. We chatted…
Oct
27
I receive the MondayMorningMemo every week by the Wizard of Ads, Roy H. Williams. Have a read of his views on Social Media. Very good. ———- Back when I was an advertising salesman, business owners would often dismiss me by…
Oct
26
Just got this from Pippa. If you are voting in the AECT here’s how … Hi Thank you for the amazing support I have received so far in my bid to get elected as one of 5 trustees of the Auckland…
Oct
26
In the early 70s, the Yamaha RD350 set the motorcycling world on fire. It was light, rapid and unforgiving: in the right hands, it could comfortably see off a 750. In the wrong hands, it was a one-way ticket to…