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Good thought especially for today

Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight. — Benjamin Franklin Continue reading →

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So an exciting bit of news

This morning, despite all the snow that fell last night, I went over to Albany to test drive a fiat 500. The test drive was really fun I didn’t go all that far but it had good power and was … Continue reading →

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From the Quote Box

What is Success? To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived; this is to have succeeded. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs died today, too young and much admired. Here’s the 2005 commencement talk he gave I always remember that he and I shared an early interest: calligraphy. For him, it meant great fonts on our screens and beautiful usable … Continue reading →

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The One Minute Elevator Talk

In a couple of minutes he had answered all my questions*, apologized for being out of brochures, told me I could come back anytime and invited me to have a seat.

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