Friday, November 19, 2004
Ain't Life Great!
Happy Friday! So much for the formalities. In my life every day is like a book, movie or both. No two days are alike, and no day is ever boring.
Well ... Other than having a major cold, things are pretty good today. More money in the bank than usual which always helps my mood and attitude. Took many photos yesterday in Ybor City and met a good friend for coffee at Ybor's best coffeehouse. As I was leaving late in the day I saw another friend who bought me a beer. He watched one of my DVD shows on my laptop computer and persuaded me to take a few more photos as the sun was going down. He is majoring in Electronic Media, and had some good recommendations.
As I was driving down to Ybor yesterday I stopped to help a friend get better reception on the XM satellite radio I gave him. I have another one, and will get an even better one soon. Who needs three of them? I like satellite radio because I'm a news addict and always want to know what's happening around the world instantly - not that I can do anything about it. I know something important is always waiting to happen, and I want to know it when it does.
Next stop was at a business owned by a man who just ran for political office and lost. His business sells a great product which can be very useful in political work and marketing. He told me about his plans to establish a PAC, and told me the name of it. The last word of his PAC name was "redevelopment" and I suggested he use "progress", instead. He liked that idea and so I probably helped name a new PAC . If so, it's one of many times I have named and or influenced things that folks will never know I did. I like helping folks out when they're doing meaningful things that enhance our lives.
This morning, other than my darn cold, I am relaxed and looking forward to doing some new projects like making more DVD's with photography, music and narration. It gives me a feeling of satisfaction to make things that are tangible. If, and when, I sell them, it's even better.
Also, this morning I watched some of a TV show on the Parthenon and some of one on Michaelangelo. Amazing what can be learned from good shows.
Went to a very well known fast food place and had egg, biscuit, hash browns and coffee. First thing I noticed was signs on registers saying which ones were open. What a customer friendly and very easy thing to do. I watched a visiting senior management team of the multi-store chain observing the store's operations. After I ate I went over to one of the men who has a 50's style, crew cut, and told him I liked the signs. We talked about that some and operations in general then we disagreed on minmum wage hikes.
This chain pays a little over minimum wage, and will do so after the new Florda law mandating $6.15 an hour goes into effect. He told me they had tried paying a dollar more in three different areas with no noticeable improvements in employee performance. I told him that didn't prove anything to me. I told him I was willing to pay more for good food and service. Also told him that some employees are totally dependent on what tney make in the so-called fast food industry. Then we talked a little about the national economy contrasting "borrow and spend conservatives", with tax and spend liberals. Finally, we talked briefly about the Iraq war, and his cell phone rang again.
Came back to office to blog. ¶ 10:58 AM
Well ... Other than having a major cold, things are pretty good today. More money in the bank than usual which always helps my mood and attitude. Took many photos yesterday in Ybor City and met a good friend for coffee at Ybor's best coffeehouse. As I was leaving late in the day I saw another friend who bought me a beer. He watched one of my DVD shows on my laptop computer and persuaded me to take a few more photos as the sun was going down. He is majoring in Electronic Media, and had some good recommendations.
As I was driving down to Ybor yesterday I stopped to help a friend get better reception on the XM satellite radio I gave him. I have another one, and will get an even better one soon. Who needs three of them? I like satellite radio because I'm a news addict and always want to know what's happening around the world instantly - not that I can do anything about it. I know something important is always waiting to happen, and I want to know it when it does.
Next stop was at a business owned by a man who just ran for political office and lost. His business sells a great product which can be very useful in political work and marketing. He told me about his plans to establish a PAC, and told me the name of it. The last word of his PAC name was "redevelopment" and I suggested he use "progress", instead. He liked that idea and so I probably helped name a new PAC . If so, it's one of many times I have named and or influenced things that folks will never know I did. I like helping folks out when they're doing meaningful things that enhance our lives.
This morning, other than my darn cold, I am relaxed and looking forward to doing some new projects like making more DVD's with photography, music and narration. It gives me a feeling of satisfaction to make things that are tangible. If, and when, I sell them, it's even better.
Also, this morning I watched some of a TV show on the Parthenon and some of one on Michaelangelo. Amazing what can be learned from good shows.
Went to a very well known fast food place and had egg, biscuit, hash browns and coffee. First thing I noticed was signs on registers saying which ones were open. What a customer friendly and very easy thing to do. I watched a visiting senior management team of the multi-store chain observing the store's operations. After I ate I went over to one of the men who has a 50's style, crew cut, and told him I liked the signs. We talked about that some and operations in general then we disagreed on minmum wage hikes.
This chain pays a little over minimum wage, and will do so after the new Florda law mandating $6.15 an hour goes into effect. He told me they had tried paying a dollar more in three different areas with no noticeable improvements in employee performance. I told him that didn't prove anything to me. I told him I was willing to pay more for good food and service. Also told him that some employees are totally dependent on what tney make in the so-called fast food industry. Then we talked a little about the national economy contrasting "borrow and spend conservatives", with tax and spend liberals. Finally, we talked briefly about the Iraq war, and his cell phone rang again.
Came back to office to blog. ¶ 10:58 AM
