My wife criticizes me all the time when I bring up the past.  I do not live in the past, but I want to never forget the past.  Like...

In my volunteer work with a local YMCA, I have the opportunity to meet and engage with some enthusiastic members.   Many are retired and...

For over 20 years, I have maintained a checking and savings account in Seattle at a prominent bank, one of the largest in the United States and worldwide.  According to them, I was a valued rewards customer with a high-tier “status,” which sounds good!   During this time, I never received a maintenance fee for my multiple accounts, but recently, and to my surprise, I noticed one was levied.   I took a copy of the statement and visited the bank to enquire about the charge.   T

Credit: T&T Supermarket   There are numerous stories and case studies about successes in business.  The story of T&T Supermarket should be included.  For the past 10 years, my wife and I have regularly taken a two-hour drive from our Seattle suburb in Lynnwood to Richmond, B.C., to enjoy excellent Chinese cuisine and to shop at T&T Supermarket.   Since first learning about this successful supermarket in Canada, we hoped that it would one day be in the Seattle area.    Today,

At every opportunity, I try to spend time with our grandsons (ages 8 and 10).   While they are a handful all the time, they teach me...

The incident at the swim school reminds me of my experience a few years ago at a travel agency that inspired me to develop a presentation...

The Generation Gap!  We have all heard this throughout our lives.  In my younger days, I did not fully appreciate this term.   At best,...

In my previous articles , I wrote about my career and acknowledged those around me who made my success possible.   Today, I would like to...

One of the benefits of being in the attractions industry is to visit and learn from many attractions around the world. There is always...

I have been told that behind every man’s success is a woman.   My wife has certainly been that woman for me. Without her support and...

It is December 25.  The year went by so very quickly.  Seems like we just celebrated Christmas yesterday, but another year has gone by.  ...

While there was some fear in making the call, I mustered enough courage to pick up the phone.   After all, it had been over 2 years since...

The state of Colorado is known for the famous Rocky Mountains.  These magnificent mountains majestically climb thousands of feet in the...

With a birthdate in December, I was a young 17 year old when University of Denver (“DU”) accepted me as a Freshman.   I was accepted to...

From elementary school, education continued to follow the norm.  For High School, my brother Edward and I were accepted into Punahou...

ADAPTION  is always a challenge, but everyone says when you are young, it is an easier process.  Arriving in a new land, seeing new...

A very dear friend suggested that I should balance my blog with more personal experiences to show my human side.   My professional career...

I wanted to share my golf story, not only to promote the game and its challenges but because of what it has taught me about life.   Golf...

For many years, I had a strong interest in the game of golf.   While I did not know how to swing a golf club, the game fascinated me and...

Patience is a virtue that escapes many.  As your career grows and horizons expand, you quickly realize the importance of patience and how...