(For the month of October, my top five commenters will receive a copy of Outlaw Platoon by Sean Parnell. In this vivid account of the U.S. Army’s legendary 10th Mountain Division’s heroic stand in the mountains of Afghanistan, Captain Sean Parnell shares an action-packed and highly emotional true story of triumph, tragedy, and the extraordinary […]
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Reaching a Decision – A Seven Step Process
October 15, 2012 by 35 Comments
(For the month of October, my top five commenters will receive a copy of Outlaw Platoon by Sean Parnell. In this vivid account of the U.S. Army’s legendary 10th Mountain Division’s heroic stand in the mountains of Afghanistan, Captain Sean Parnell shares an action-packed and highly emotional true story of triumph, tragedy, and the extraordinary […]
“Boots on the Ground” – What Does That Look Like?
September 26, 2012 by 4 Comments
What exactly does it mean to have “boots on the ground”? The military term is used to convey that “military success can only be achieved through the direct physical presence of troops in a conflict area.” If you are a civilian with “boots on the ground” it means that to achieve the desired success you […]
From the Hands of Children – A Memorial
September 11, 2012 by 3 Comments
I have flown in and out of Shreveport Regional Airport, Shreveport, Louisiana, many times. There is one thing that always catches my eye as I come and go. This flag created by school children of Caddo Parish. This unqiue piece of art which hangs in the window is a beautiful flag created by children from […]
What do YOU Remember?
September 10, 2012 by 2 Comments
It started out as an ordinary work day. Sitting in the small corner office I rented from the local bank, I overheard several people talking about a plane crashing into a building in New York City. I ran down the street to inform my two employees at a second office. Before the day […]
Just Do The Work!
September 3, 2012 by 2 Comments
Labor Day has been celebrated on the first Monday of September for more than 100 years to honor the American workforce. Here are some inspirational quotes to help you appreciate the labor of all fellow Americans: My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and […]
Rock Star Commenters for August
September 3, 2012 by 1 Comment
Congratulations to the rock star commenters for August! The top three commenters for August were Brian Gardner, Wendy Daniels and Sherri Roach, all of whom will receive a copy of Outlaw Platoon by Sean Parnell. The top commenter, Brian Gardner, wins an autographed copy of the book. For September, the top three commenters will […]
Making A Difference With Boots on the Ground
August 31, 2012 by 11 Comments
I am in the mortgage business and my team and I help individuals obtain financing to purchase a home. The majority of our clients are military clients and our mission statement is to “….make a difference in the lives of the people who are making a difference”. This past week-end, we had the opportunity to […]
Friday’s With the Farmer’s Wife: Do What You Love and Love What You Do
August 31, 2012 by 6 Comments
In the book, “Start With Why” by Simon Sinek, the author’s goal is simple: “To help build a world in which the vast majority of people go home everyday feeling fulfilled by their work”. Imagine this for a moment: You love what you do every day. Maybe you have heard it said – “Find […]
Change Your Mind, Change Your Life – It Takes a Warrior Mindset
August 23, 2012 by 13 Comments
Maybe you are like me and there has been a point in your life when you became painfully aware of the need for change. It might have been when the doctor advised you that if you didn’t lose weight, eat healthier and/or begin an exercise program, your chances of living a long and healthy life […]
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